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Autism Family Toolkit: Sensory, STIM And Self-Regulation Must-Haves
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items As a mother with neuro-spicy kiddos, these have been our personal resources.
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STIM
Self-Regulation
Personal Hygiene
Parent Resources
Day-To-Day Resources
STIM
“Fidgeting” support to help alleviate every day stressors.
My kids are chewers and these have been lifesavers! No more chewing on shirts, pencil erasers or my tumbler’s straw! Perfect for stemming and stress relief 😅💞
Sensory Chew Necklaces
This makes a great fidget and doubles as a pen. My daughter loves hers!
SUKIPIN Magnetic Fidget Pen
This indoor trampoline will keep your kiddo busy for hours! Safe, versatile and makes for a great incentive! Indoor trampoline for Toddlers Fun, 500lbs Capacity, 1-8 Children, Adjustable Handrail, 7-in-1, 55"
Lamerge Kids Trampoline with Safety Net
So cool! And it comes with a landing pad for the end of the slide to ensure protection. It holds a decent amount of weight, too! It can be ordered with multiple attachment slides for different lengths.
StairSlide
Bigger than most, this is a great way to STEM for those who love to spin!
Maximum weight limit: 99lbs(45kg) Product size: 21.7x21.7x12inches
Spinner-X Seated Spinner Sensory Toy Green
This swing can be mounted nearly anywhere. Trees, swingers or even on a ceiling stud. Alleviate the need to move everywhere with just one swing!
AMYESE | Swing Accessory
Self-Regulation
Top tools to promote neurodivergent, sensory regulation; these are our family favs.
Comfortable 29dB Noise-Reducing Ear Muffs—great for sensory relief, focus, and hearing protection. Perfect for autism and anyone needing a quieter space.
iClever Noise Cancelling Headphones for All Ages
Great product and super cute designs! These have made it through some of my kiddo’s most severe meltdowns 😅 We’ve ordered from this brand multiple times and have never been disappointed. Designs like, dinosaurs, beach themed, cars, llamas and unicor...
Snug Kids Noise Cancelling Ear Protection
Simply genius. My daughter hides out in her pod swing when she needs to regulate her emotions and cook down. The compression helps with sensory and the swinging helps them Stem. We’ve have several in our home.
Pod Swing
This portable hammock chair is everything! It’s so lightweight and as easy to take down and put up as any other folding chair. I personally love it and so does my ASD daughter. We both have one. It has lasted us years. I use mine nearly every day. Sh...
Ozark Trail Portable Hammock Camping Chair, Nylon, Blue
If in need of pressure for comfort, have trouble falling/staying asleep or just enjoy it, weighted blankets are a great option! L’GRADY offers over 45 colors/textures and various weights so you can find what works best for you - they even have a char...
L'AGRATY Weighted Blanket
Personal Hygiene
In a world as unique as ours, these are items that have made the cut when it comes to Autism kiddos.
This 7 in 1 kit includes Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Face Wipes, Lotion, and Deodorant. These products are made with child-friendly ingredients for sensitive skin. It also includes accessories like a detangling brush and scalp massager!
TBH Kids Teen Hygiene Starter Kit
Vibrant colors and ultra soft texture! Love these towels!
Specs: 30 x 60 inch, Quick Drying, Oversized, Soft, Very Absorbent and Extra Large
Tegeme | 6 Pcs Microfiber Bath Towel
So soft and cute! These come in a variety of colors. No more scratchy towels 😅
Specs: 12x12 Inches, Microfiber Coral Fleece, Extra Absorbent and Soft
Kyapoo | Baby Washcloths 12 Pack
Adorable hooded towels that kids love! Perfect for sensory kiddos who donut enjoy “scratchy” textures and fabrics.
Specs: 27.5 x 50 Inch, Absorbent Bath Towel, Soft Coral Fleece, Kids Shower Blanket for 3-10yo
Moukeren | 3 Pcs Hooded Towel for Kids
When my ASD teen started her period, we were relieved to find that these did the trick! PLUS, they’re HSS/FSA eligible 🤩 Thinx protects from overflow. They have also been a lifesaver for swimming during periods. We just have her wear them under her ...
Thinx Teens Period Underwear, Brief-Style
These leakproof period swimsuits are adorable and available in a variety of styles and prints! Super cute and worth the buy!
Beautikini Period Leakproof Swimwear Teen
I was determined to find a safe razor alternative for my daughter with Autism. I was pleasantly surprised to find how effective it works and how easy it is for her to use! You just move it in circles (not too hard or you can create razor burn) and th...
Bleame | Crystal Hair Eraser
Parent Resources
Our kids and loved ones aren’t the only ones who need support. I have found these resources to help me process, better understand and guide me in my journey as an Autism Parent. Together, we can support each other.
If you have any recommendations to...
Carly’s Voice is an enlightening game changer. The book is written from both Carly and her father’s view point.
It helped me feel understood as well as helping me work toward better understanding the needs of my daughter. Carly is non-verbal, as was...
Book | Carly's Voice: Breaking Through Autism
A complete paradigm shift. People may think it’s crazy to believe telepathy is real, but people thought the same about philosophers who proposed their belief that the earth is round. I promise, once you listen, your world will change forever, and in ...
Podcast | The Telepathy Tapes - with Ky Dickens
This documentary is incredibly insightful and shows absolute proof that the diet can make drastic differences, especially for kids with autism. In this documentary, there are two kids with autism that are featured, aside other individuals. I highly r...
Documentary | The Magic Pill
Day-To-Day Resources
Resources that help with every day life.
The PECS 151 Set is a lifesaver for parents looking for practical ways to help their autistic child communicate, follow routines, and share their feelings. With 151 easy-to-use picture cards, it covers everything from asking for a snack to showing ho...
PECS® 151 | 1 3/4" Symbols for PECS®
These are a great alternate to the typical alarm clock. Rather than a noise that can trigger those who are noise sensitive and/or have difficulty sleeping. It gently wakes children with customizable light colors and can be set to use light only, avoi...
Hatch Rest+ 2nd gen - Portable backup-battery powered, Night Light, Sound ...