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Catherine M. Whiting , MS, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Links

www.awildride.net
• The goal at A Wild Ride is helping mothers feel supported and understood, confident in their parenting, and better able to promote harmony within themselves and their families.

www.officeplayground.com
• Inexpensive, fun “squishy stuff” for hand fidgeting
• Stress relievers, wind-up toys, liquid and kinetic motion toys for visual input
• Stuff is primarily for adults so watch for small parts for children under three

www.abilitations.com
• Chewlery: chewable necklaces/ bracelets
• Movin’ sit: to support erect posture and provide dynamic seating
• Large variety of tactile, visual, auditory, and movement equipment

www.theraproducts.com
• Various blow toys, pencil grips galore; fine motor toys and games
• Sensory brushes
• Therapy putty-soft to firm

www.sunburst.com
• Type to Learn Jr. (preschool, Kindergarten)
• Type to Learn 3 (1st grade and up)
• Buy the HOME version, not expensive school version

www.speedskin.com/shopping
• Keyboard covers (non-printed) for computer or for laptop

www.hwtears.com
• Printing books for K, 1, 2
• Cursive books for 3, 4, up
• Various paper

www.chestercreektech.com/childrens.asp
• Secret Seven Keyboard (large, colorful keys); tiny mouse for small hands

www.do2learn.com/index.htm
• Free picture cards to download and print to make your own visual schedules

www.timetimer.com/products.htm
• Other catalogs sell the visual time timers, but this is the manufacturer, so prices are cheaper.

www.zoophonics.com
• Multisensory approach to learning letters and sounds

www.sensorycomfort.com
• Sells products/clothing for children and adults who have sensory processing differences (also called Sensory Integration Dysfunction, DSI, or tactile/sensory defensiveness).

www.mayer-johnson.com/software/index.html
• Writing with Symbols 2000 (word/picture processing program) $199.00

www.OrientalTrading.com
• Wonderfully inexpensive craft kits and supplies (for fine motor, visual motor, motor planning, sequencing, attention, goal-directiveness, etc.)
• The company is carrying more gross motor equipment such as hoppity balls and lycra body sox

www.essentialoilcompany.com
• Resource for essential oils, base oils, soap making products, etc.

www.yogahealthbooks.com
• Huge distributor of yoga books and supplies, natural health products

www.sensorycomfort.com
• Sells seamless socks; headphones to reduce noise, books on sensory processing, etc.

www.progressivekids.com
• Unique, planet-friendly products support the development of progressive kids! At ProgressiveKid every day is Earth Day. All products are healthy and nontoxic. Many are organic or recycled. Most are made in a sustainable way from sustainable materials.