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Tools & Toys That Make a Difference
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items Being a special needs mama has been challenging. But these tools and toys we use in our every day lives have made a huge difference. My kids have been able to thrive and practice outside of therapy days.
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Speech Therapy Tools & Toys
Sensory Tools and Toys
Books For The Kiddos
Speech Therapy Tools & Toys
Speech therapy tools are items I’ve used alongside what professionals incorporated during my daughters’ sessions. I’ve witnessed incredible progress with each tool we’ve tried proof that even the smallest steps forward are truly worth celebrating. Ev...
I'm a huge fan of Buzz Buddy. They have helped my daughter strengthen her tongue and improve her oral sensory seeking.
Buzz Buddy Oral Motor Kit w/ 6 Soft Heads
Practicing one-on-one makes a world of difference. This toy says the word for you if your toddler won't pay attention to you.
510 Words Talking Flash Cards for Toddlers
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We used picture communication with our daughter, and it made it easier to understand her when she could not talk or knew the sign. Her frustration levels dropped.
Visual Communication Book: 162 ASD Photo Cards
Kids are sponges; when they can practice in the mirror, it helps their brain remember how their lip and tongue placement should be. This set you can take on the go or do at home for extra practice.
hand2mind Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set
It looks like floss picks and its not. My daughters used these to strengthen their tongue tie and gain more control of their movement. It also helped them with oral sensory seeking as well. PS: PARENTS THIS ENCOURAGE MY TWINS TO FLOSS WITHOUT FUSS!
Didiseaon 3pcs Oral Muscle Trainer for Kids
Speaking into the phone helped my Twin B. When she heard the auditory feedback on how she was saying certain words, it prompted her to slow down and focus on saying each word correctly.
4E's Novelty Whisper Phones - Pack of 4
These fantastic tools helped with lip placement and muscle memory on where how to place the lips. it does get loud with some, but if it helps noise is not an issue.
TalkTools Horn Kit | Oral Motor Therapy - 12 Tools
My Twin A was nonverbal, and I was teaching her sign language. Sometimes she would get so frustrated and couldn't think. I would have her show me the pictures of what she needed.
Communication Cards, 60 Basic, Autism & Speech
Pictures of sounds help little brains. These are my favorite tools because we use them as a study game.
Ireer Pastel Consonants Sound Wall Kit
At home, work helps little ones grow. On rainy days we love to use workbooks to stay active and practice especially since Twin B has dyslexia.
Apraxia of Speech Workbook: 100 Activities Vol 2
Practice makes perfect, and coloring is fun. Great for when therapy gets canceled, or even on a rainy day.
Speech Sound Therapy Coloring Workbook 2-6
I taught my girls breathing techniques when they were 6 months old. When I noticed they had problems explaining themselves, they would go back to breathing. They grab this tool to this day and sit in their reading nook to breath.
TOP BRIGHT 3-in-1 Sensory Toddler Toys
Older kids can use this sentence building to improve their skills and enhance their speech. We enjoy using it to make little stories out of it.
Key Education Sentence Building Game, Ages 6-8
Sorry parents, I love this toy simply because it built my kids' confidence. Yes it can be annoying or loud. But knowing your child who has had a speech impediment and hearing them belt out their favorite songs, warms my heart.
Lolakee Echo Mic for Kids, Singing Toy, Blue
Play therapy has helped my kids grow in many ways. We love the conversation cards to talk about stories we read. It helps improve their speech, reading comprehension, and overal intellegence.
Who What Why Conversation Cards for Kids
American Sign Language can be used as a second language, and it should be considered when talking to others who use it. We enjoyed these flash cards while in therapy, it helped with reading and communication.
ASL Flash Cards for Toddlers & Beginners
If you have a child who is nonverbal or has to use ASL, it is an amazing thing to know. If you don't think you can learn sign you are leaving yourself in a box. Sign is amazing and easy to learn. Plus the community is amazing and wants to be included...
We Can Sign!: Illustrated Guide to ASL for Kids
This is my girls' favorite workbook. They love learning new signs and coloring all the pages.
ABC Sign and Color: Beginner's ASL Book
Flashcards on the go are a must. My Twin A would attach these to her backpack and take them with her to communicate with her IEP team. You can even get ones with pictures of items if your little one uses pictures to communicate.
CHEFAN ASL Flash Cards for Kids & Beginners
This can be helpful until you’re approved for a professional one.
Joyreal AAC Device for Autism, 6 Buttons
Sensory Tools and Toys
My go-to toys are always sensory toys. They’re amazing tools for teaching self-soothing, counting, colors, letters, and so much more. Many children need a little help regulating their sensory systems, and these toys make a big difference. Whether you...
Great for hand or mouth sensory
BUNMO Stretchy Strings Fidget Toys 6 Pack
Busy boards are great for any playroom
Rivibou Whale Foldable Montessori Busy Board
Classroom gifts or making sure you have sensory toys in random places
MOZACI 120 Pack Fidget Toys Set for Kids
Keep them entertained and creative
4Pcs Silicone Sensory Activity Board for Kids 3+
I have a sensory box with these and my kids love it
Scientoy 35-Pc Fidget Toy Set for Anxiety
As an adult I want my entire house covered in these
Sensory Floor Tiles 9PCS 12x12 Lava Mats
Fun noises and stretchy perfect combo
BUNMO Pop Tubes 4-Pack Sensory Fidget
The amount of focus my kids give these is amazing.
JOYIN 4-Pack Fidget Tubes for Kids Autism
My girls LOVE to throw these on the ceiling and watch them fall down.
30 Pack Kawaii Squishy Toys for Kids
Flying scares me - I use these to calm me down.
Fidget Toys Adults Sensory Stone 6 Pack
My girls spend hours with this. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee.
Reversible Sequins Sensory Wall Toy 40x27.5 Blue
Strengthen your grip and take out frustration.
Special Supplies Therapy Putty Kit - 6 Strengths, 3oz Each
Pull apart, rub the textures, chew on them. Easy to hold wear as a bracelet.
Sensory Fidget Toys 4 Pack Stretchy Bracelets
The creativity little ones have. They can spend hours with these magnetic tiles.
WMXDU Mini Magnetic Tiles 26-Piece Set
Sorting calms the mind
Coogam Magnetic Sorting Toys Montessori Game
Texture and acupressure on the feet can help a child focus and relax
Anjinwiper 8 Pcs Sensory Mats Puzzle Floor
Breathing exercises are great for little ones
Sunny Days Expandable Breathing Ball Toy
Little people are so much fun
LESONG Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids 12 Pack
Art therapy is relaxing, helps with emotions and creativity
Crayola Toddler Touch Lights Musical Toy
Textures can change your thought process
Special Supplies Sensory Therapy Brush 12-Pack
Books For The Kiddos
In preschool my kids got introduced to these books. They’re interactive books used in their therapy. It has also set the foundation for learning how to read. These books gave my kids the confidence to be able to read. For those who have IEP or strugg...
These books have done wonders for my daughter and her speech therapy journey. It also has taught her how to read. They are an interactive book!
Jenna's Lunch Lift-a-Flap Board Book + BONUS downloads
These interactive books have been a game changer in learning how to read with a speech delay for my daughter.
Jacob's Bug Collection ~ Lift-a-Flap Board Book + downloadable extras
My daughter loves this interactive book in her therapy sessions.
Sheldon Goes Shopping Lift-a-Flap Board Book + bonus printables
Where is barn cat is another book my daughter adores.
Where is the Barn Cat? ~ Lift-a-Flap Board Book + downloadable extras (FARM Theme)
This interactive book has been helpful when teaching our daughters how to properly get ready for the day.
Time to Get Dressed ~ Lift-a-Flap Board Book + downloadable extras (Clothing Theme)
This book has helped encouraged my kids to eat packed lunches with their friends at school. They get excited working on the book and their lunches with me. It’s a great bonding time.
Felt Story Companion Set for Jenna's Lunch~ Felt lunchbox and food items (from book)
Learning colors became easier with Dottie’s Favorite Ball.
Dottie's Favorite Ball ~ Lift-a-Flap Board Book + downloadable extras
Articulation monsters are a fun way to practice speech with our girls.
Speech Monster Gobblers for Speech Therapy ~ Articulation and Language No Prep One Page Craft