A Few Gift Ideas for Special Needs Kids

Shopping for Kids With Special Needs: Here are some of my favorites that I have found, and will finish posting as soon as I get the chance. In case you haven’t visited the Products and Reviews area of our site yet, it’s designed to help you choose products according to all sorts of criteria such as age, what skills it helps develop (gross motor, fine motor, etc), and even price. Every registered member can both...

Switches, Switch Toys and What Helped Our Son

One thing that lots of special needs people use is switches. They can be used to activate toys, to help them communicate, and to interact with others. Nick was introduced to switches probably 10 years ago or so. The success rate for him activating the switch was probably as low as 0% – 5% when he first started out. And it didn’t improve much over time. We weren’t sure if he just wasn’t interested, or...

Gift Suggestions For a Mom That Has Special Needs ...

Moms deserve gifts no matter what time of year, don’t you think? Especially moms that care for kids with special needs. I can think of one special gift you can give her without spending any money at all. Read my Squidoo Lens to find out more: http://www.squidoo.com/gifts-for-moms-of-special-needs-kids Happy Shopping!

Need Help Choosing Toys or Gifts for Special Needs...

I know that personally, when I walk into a toy store looking to buy a gift for our 14 year old special needs son, I’m instantly overwhelmed with the HUGE selection of toys. Why can’t the toy store just have a section on what toys would be good for special needs kids? I know, that’s asking waaay too much. Not in their best interest, profitability wise. So I don’t go to toys stores anymore. You can get...

About Akton Polymer Products

AKTON polymer won’t leak, flow, or bottom out, and it is tissue equivalent. It contains no latex, plasticizers, or silicones, which are often the cause of allergic reactions. It moves with wheelchair users, not against them, to reduce pressure and shear, the two leading causes of pressure sores. AKTON polymer is also radiolucent and easy to clean with standard disinfectant. It will not support microbiological growth,...

Exceptional Parent

As of today, Exceptional Parent has been around for 38 years and is considered the premier information source for parents and professionals caring for young adults and children with special health care needs. EP offers you up-to-date information on issues facing people with special needs and those who care for...