A Unique Weighted Lap Pad

Our son has plenty of sensory issues. One product that he absolutely loves is his weighted lap pad. The one that we have I discovered by accident. I had purchased Akton Pads for him to sit on. They’re sort of like gel, but they’re a solid material, so you never bottom out. Super heavy, and with evenly distributed weight, I found them far superior to any traditional weighted lap pad. No corn cobs that move and...

Only Change One Thing at a Time

Many of you may know by now that we have a boy (Nick) with special needs. He’s our little sweetie, and these days, his good days far outweigh the bad days. But this wasn’t always the case. Figuring out what is bothering him can be nearly impossible at times because he is non verbal and has great difficulty communicating his needs. His frustration peaks to the point of self-abuse. He’s loaded with sensory...