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Things that help me Mom an autistic child
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items These items help not only my autistic child but me as well. Because having a hard time equals bad behaviors. Less hard time equals harmony for both mother and child.
Comes in all different styles to suit your child's special interest. It's a really handy tool to teach your child what time means. You are not born knowing what 15 minutes is. Your child can see the time decreasing. My child was very against the time...
LIORQUE 60 Min Visual Timer for Kids
If your child is having trouble with writing, therapy putty is a playful way to strengthen the child's hands. Each color denotes a resistance level so the product will grow with your child's development.
CanDo TheraPutty Standard Hand Exercise Putty
Great book to help you talk about big feelings with your little one! Vivid colors are very enticing to a young reader. The story helps give your family a framework to talk about feelings and reactions to each feelings.
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions
If your child likes a lot of input or pressure, these shirts are an affordable option. My child was wearing their coat throughout the school day. The school counselor said they were having such a hard time in the school environment that they were sea...
DEVOPS Youth Boys 2 or 3 Pack Compression
If your child is having behavioral issues and tends to blame others, this book is a great conversation starter. As the book's tagline says, “I have the power to chose!” The book goes step by step through Danny's day, giving the reader the chance to c...
What Should Danny Do? (The Power to Choose Series)
Another fun way to work on handwriting! The magnetic board's magnets only work if the child is holding the stylus at the correct angle of a pencil. It reenforces the correct hold without the involvement of an adult. No mess! No extra pieces!
Chuckle & Roar Magnetic Rainbow Drawing Pad
If you have a runner or child who is not aware of their surrounding, air tag holders plus as air tag will give a bit of piece of mind. The holders come in all different colors so they can blend in with for example the lining of a backpack. This can h...
Compatible Air Tags 4 Pack Apple Kids Holder
A vibration plate is not just for exercising women. It's a great way to give your autistic child a lot of input fast. If your child needs input to regulate this will give them a lot fast. It comes with a remote so you or your can increase or decrease...
Best Vibration Platform Machines
A weighted lap blanket is a great way to start your weighted journey. If it is too much it can be easily removed. The color change sequences also make it a fidget toys. Both the weight and the sequences have a calming effect on a child in a rough mov...
SENSORY4U 5lb Weighted Lap Pad for Kids
Another great option for weighted comfort! This weighted plushie comes with long arm giving it the ability to mimic a hug. What keep me from buying a weighted item for my child was the ability to keep it clean. After being gifted this plushie, my chi...
Bumpas Weighted Plush Toy – Machine Washable Calming
A great way to make a child feel safe fast! This allows the child to control the input but twisting and turning as they enjoy. Super washable and comes in many different sizes and colors.
SANHO Yopo Dynamic Movement Sensory Sox, M, 6-9 yrs
This thinking putty is so smoothing! I give both my kids the putty and a tray on car rides. They play quietly for the length of the car ride and arrive more regulated. Win win for everyone!
Super Scarab | Thinking Putty
This spinning chair is a bedtime must have for your autistic child. My child spinning on the chair while we read our bedtime story. It's very soothing and the child can control the speed of the spin but moving their body in certain ways. Unlike the v...
Zhenx Spinning Chair for Autistic Kids
This board saved me when I had a 2 year old and a newborn. We could all fit on the board and I could rock all the kids into a happier place. As the kids aged, It became their favorite toy. It was a great proprioceptive input for my autistic child whe...
Montessori Balance Board
This kids probiotic helped us so much with the tummy trouble that seem to always come with autism. Here is the magic- it's a powder you can put in your child's favorite drink. They will not notice a taste difference. There is be no fighting about try...
Lovebug Kids Probiotic Powder with Prebiotic Fiber