A collection of sensory supports, daily tools, and fun favorites that I’ve seen work wonders for kids on the spectrum. Each item is chosen for comfort, regulation, or just plain joy.
Helps kids who seek pressure feel calmer during the day.
Compression Socks
Comfort plus function—it’s a favorite for bedtime and classrooms alike.
Dinosaur Weighted Plush
A creative way to set boundaries around snacks or breaks.
Kitchen Safe
Builds independence and helps kids manage their own spaces.
Color Coded Storage Bins
Small design changes make hydration easier for little hands.
Ergonomic Water Bottle
Encourages independence at mealtime without frustration.
Bendable Adaptive Utensils
🎮 Fun & Engagement – “Play That Feels Good”
Playtime that doubles as sensory input, focus, and creativity.
The texture is endlessly soothing and mess-free.
Kinetic Sand
A fun, tactile way to engage kids in sensory play.
Washable Sensory Beads
The click sound and building possibilities are endlessly satisfying.
MAGNA-TILES
Simple design, big creativity. Great fine motor activity.
Plus-Plus Building Blocks
Calms restless energy while encouraging focus.
Brain Games - Sticker by Letter
Relaxing, creative, and a confidence booster.
Sensory Coloring & Doodle Mat
A safe outlet for stress and energy bursts.
Geddes Squoosh Moosh Squishy Friends
Structured building instructions are grounding, while free play sparks imagination.
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box Building
Turns bedtime into something calming and magical.
Glow Planets & Nova Stars -Glow-in-Dark Stick-Ons
📚 Helpful Books – “Understanding & Connecting”
Books that help caregivers, teachers, and kids themselves better understand autism and celebrate neurodiversity.
A powerful insight into the inner world of a nonverbal autistic teen.
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism
Helps adults understand the bigger picture of autism.
Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity|Paperback
Gentle guidance with a strengths-based approach.
Uniquely Human: Updated and Expanded: A Different Way of Seeing Autism|Paperback
Honest, funny memoir great for older teens and adults.
Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's|Paperback
Stories that encourage embracing strengths.
Different... Not Less: Inspiring Stories of Achievement and Successful Employment from Adults with Autism, Asperger's, and ADHD (Revised & Updated)|Paperback
Helps explain visual thinking in a relatable way.
Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism|Paperback
Voices from autistic advocates themselves—powerful for teachers to read.
Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking|Paperback
A perspective on late diagnosis and autism in women.
Odd Girl Out: My Extraordinary Autistic Life|Hardcover
Helpful for understanding sensitivity and neurodivergence in girls.
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You|Paperback
