Products and services
- ID bracelets, jewelry or tags. There are several websites that sell these products, from brightly colored silicone bracelets that are embossed with the word autism in large letters to shoe tags that attach to the laces. Some of the websites that sell these products are www.AlertMeBands.com, www.FundraisingForACause.com/Autism, www.StickyJ.com, www.SafeID.com, www.medical-id-bracelets.com.
- ID card for wallet which will alert authorities that this individual has autism and who to contact. Caution: This is carried in the wallet, so the individual must be taught to tell police to pull out their wallet instead of the individual doing it themselves. Three of the sites I have found are: www.autismalertwilts.com, www.autismidcard.com, www.wayshelter.com which offers a free downloadable version.
- Autism Alert decals you can put in your car window and house window. These will alert law enforcement and first responders to the possibility of a person on the spectrum being one of the individuals with whom they are dealing. If you contact www.NationalAutismAssociation.org and request their Big Red Safety Box, they will send you one free of charge. These boxes contain most of the safety products used for individuals on the spectrum and the window decals are one of those items. Also available from www.teespring.com, with a selection of child, children, adult or teenager on board.
- Autism alert seat-belt covers. If cover is removed, first responders will find information about the individual with autism. Especially helpful for non-verbal individuals.
- Big Red Safety Box: This essential safety kit is available to families with a child on the autism spectrum. Included are window clings for car and home, safety alert wrist bands and ID tags, visual prompts for doors and windows, wireless door and window alarms for children who wander, child ID kit, and so much more. big-red-safety-box
2/ SHOES AND CLOTHING
- Snap laces: Never tie your shoes again. Initially designed for athletic runners, snap laces has been proven beneficial for individuals with disabilities or those who simply have a difficult time mastering the technique of tying laces. My son loves them!snap laces
- Hickies Lacing System: One size, adjustable elastic compression ties for no-tying option.
- Independence Day Clothing: No itchy tags, reversible front to back, no annoying zippers, buttons or snaps. No worry, sensory-friendly clothing. Sensory-friendly clothing
- Kozie Clothes; Sensory clothing. Sensory clothing
3/ SENSORY PRODUCTS
- Weighted blankets: The pressure of a weighted blanket is often helpful to individuals on the spectrum, There are many options, here are just a few; www.sensorygoods.com. www.magicweightedblanket.com. www.mosaicweightedblankets.com. www.sensacalm.com.
- Transformer Sensory Sack: Offers deep pressure and resistance; calming sensory integration therapy: www.amazon.com.
- Tangle Relax Therapy: Helps keep hands busy and relieves stress and anxiety.
- Cozy Phones: Wonderful for children with sensory issues, these fleece headbands have integrated speakers so your child doesn't have to struggle with bulky headphones that squeeze their ears and head, nor earbuds that keep falling out. http://www.cozyphones.com/Kids.
- Chew Blockz: Love this product! After having my son chew holes in several shirts, I finally bought one of these for him to wear. It was worth the investment and turns out to be a lot cheaper than buying shirts every few weeks. Comes in various designs and colors. Buy through www.arktherapeutic.com
- Pencil Topper Chews: Also available from www.arktherapeutic.com
4/ LEARNING AIDES
- Leka: Leka makes a multi-sensory robotic ball with lights, sounds, and vibrations to engage children while tracking their progress. It provides a fun way to keep special needs children interested and motivated at home and in therapy
- Easter Seals Midwest: A non-profit organization that provides education, services and advocacy to individuals with disabilities with the goal of helping them live, work and learn in their own local community. www.easterseals.com
- Community Support Services; Provides services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Case workers work with individuals to support, assist and educate families within their own community. www.cssmo.org
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