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Autism & Sensory Support

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Every autism journey is unique, and what works for one child may not work for another. This collection is filled with sensory-friendly products that have supported our family, especially Elijah and Jeremiah, along with other trusted recommendations I...
 
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Visual timers can make transitions and routines much easier for children who benefit from clear, predictable expectations. This collection features stoplight timers and other visual timing tools that help with classroom activities, homework, therapy ...
Special Supplies Stoplight Timer - Use for Sensory Rooms,
 
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These sensory liquid floor tiles are as fun as they are calming! Every step creates colorful movement, making them a wonderful way to encourage sensory exploration, movement, balance, and visual engagement. Whether you use them in a sensory room, cla...
Special Supplies LED Gel Stepping Stones 4-Pack
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This sensory aquarium lamp brings the calming effect of an aquarium without the maintenance. The gentle movement, soft lighting, and colorful underwater scene create a relaxing atmosphere that's perfect for a bedroom, sensory room, classroom, or calm...
Special Supplies Aquarium Fish Bubble Light Tube 4ft
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This sensory body sock is a fantastic tool for kids who seek movement, deep pressure, or a quiet space to self-regulate. The gentle compression provides calming sensory input while encouraging body awareness, balance, and imaginative play. Whether it...
SANHO Sensory Body Sock Medium 41"-51" Orange
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These noise-reducing earmuffs have been one of our family's most-used sensory tools. They're perfect for helping reduce overwhelming sounds at fireworks, sporting events, school programs, airports, theme parks, or anywhere things get a little too lou...
Dr.meter EM100 Noise Reduction Ear Muffs
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These sensory fidget toys are one of my favorite travel activities to keep in my bag. They're lightweight, quiet, and easy to pull out during long car rides, flights, restaurant waits, or appointments when little hands need something to do. They prov...
Special Supplies Sensory Mats with Colorful Animals
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Sensory mirrors are a wonderful addition to any playroom, classroom, therapy space, or sensory corner. They encourage self-discovery, visual tracking, and interactive play while capturing children's attention with their unique bubble design. Whether ...
Special Supplies Sensory Bubble Wall Mirror - Pack of 9
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Sensory therapy brushes can be a valuable tool when recommended by your occupational therapist as part of a sensory program. They provide gentle deep-pressure input that may help support self-regulation, body awareness, and calming for children with ...
Special Supplies Sensory Therapy Brush 6-Pack
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This sensory canoe is the perfect spot for kids who benefit from a cozy, calming space to relax and self-regulate. The soft, enclosed design provides gentle proprioceptive input while creating a safe place to read, play, or simply take a sensory brea...
Sensory Chair for Kids, Foam Canoe, Dark Blue
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These sensory wall mirrors are a simple but engaging addition to any sensory room, playroom, classroom, or therapy space. The lightweight acrylic mirrors encourage visual tracking, self-awareness, imaginative play, and exploration while creating a br...
Special Supplies Sensory Circle Wall Mirrors (7 Pk)
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This sensory crash pad is perfect for kids who love to jump, crash, climb, and seek movement throughout the day. It provides a safe place for active play while offering proprioceptive input that can support self-regulation, body awareness, and sensor...
WOUDY Sensory Crash Mats for Kids, Washable Cover
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This sensory spinning chair has been a wonderful addition for kids who crave movement and vestibular input. It gives them a safe, fun way to spin, build balance and coordination, and get the sensory input they're seeking—all while encouraging active ...
FERUERW Spinning Chair for Autistic Kids, Blue
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These Jelly Blox are a fun twist on traditional building blocks! They're soft, squishy, and stretchy, making them perfect for kids who enjoy tactile sensory play while still encouraging creativity and imaginative building. I love that they combine op...
Goliath Jelly Blox Creative Kit - 20 Blocks
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Every sensory seeker is different, and having a variety of textures to explore can make all the difference. This fidget toy set includes stretchy, squishy, and textured toys that are great for keeping hands busy, supporting focus, and providing calmi...
Sensory Autism Toys - Textured Fidget 8 Pack
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Communication looks different for every child, and tools like this can help give them another way to express their wants, needs, and feelings. This AAC communication device features preloaded phrases along with customizable recordable buttons, making...
AAC Device for Autism, 37 Buttons + 8 Recordable Keys
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Special Supplies has become one of my favorite brands for sensory tools, therapy equipment, and autism-friendly products. Their collection includes everything from sensory toys and calming tools to communication supports, active play equipment, and c...
Special Supplies: Oral Motor
 
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These light-up stepping stones turn movement into an exciting sensory adventure! The colorful LED lights encourage kids to jump, balance, and create their own obstacle courses while building coordination, balance, and gross motor skills. They're perf...
Special Supplies LED Stepping Stones - Kids Balance Blocks
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Communication is about connection, and every child deserves a way to share their thoughts, needs, and feelings. This AAC communication device is designed to support nonverbal and minimally verbal children by providing easy-to-access words and phrases...
Talker Buddy AAC Device for Non-Verbal Users
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Learning to drink from a straw can be a big milestone, especially for children with oral motor challenges or special feeding needs. I love these Honey Bear straw cups because the gentle squeeze helps move liquid through the straw, making it easier fo...
Special Supplies Honey Bear Straw Cup, Spill Proof, 1 Bottle & 3 Straws
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