Cool Products

The Respite Group lists products that have been highly recommended either by families or teachers.

Vitals Aware Services (Beacon and app)


Vitals™ Aware Services is a great resource for people living with emotional, intellectual and behavioral disabilities. Their service improves communication, increases independence and allows first responders access to the information they need to create safer interactions. Guardians or individuals create profiles with critical information you need to share with law enforcement or first responders.  Vitals™ gives officers and first responders real-time information needed to create safer interactions with vulnerable people in the communities they serve.
https://thevitalsapp.com/

Noise Cancellation Headphones

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These were our favorite to use in school. Only $8.75 and held up nicely. Kids loved them!
http://www.autism-products.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1301880&gclid=CP282q3Mss8CFQ6EaQodMJcHBA

Rain Drop Chew Pendant

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 These cute, age appropriate chew necklaces help kids discretely meet oral sensory needs during their day while keep germs down to a minimum. We were a fan of these!
http://fidgetclub.com/collections/chew-jewelry/products/rain-drop-chew-pendant

Scoot Mobility Rider

How awesome are these scooters?! While they do cost a pretty penny ($395), the accessibility they provide to the little's is pretty amazing!

Car Truck Decal

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https://www.autismawarenessamerica.com/products/child-with-autism-car-truck-decal-sticker
Only $6.99

AngelSense Tracking Device

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Great for kiddos that wander or run. GPS updates every 10 secs and tracks location, routes, and transit speeds. They have other features such as Angel Call (talk with child) or Angel Listen (hear what is going on) and alarms when child goes missing. Attaches magnetically to child's clothing. Parents have said that it can be to big and bulky for littler kids and child needs to be tolerant of wearing it.
https://www.angelsense.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=sch_branded-eng

Sensory Peapod

These peapods come in different sizes. They are great for applying deep, even pressure to many sensitive areas of the body.  Some children like to gently rock side-to-side for that perfect "cocooning-calm." The velvety "pod" surface is made with comfortable flocked vinyl. Surface-washable. https://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?minisite=10206&item=3600267

Body Sox

Body Sox is designed for spatial awareness needs through balance and resistance (variety of sizes). Body sox helps increase body awareness, strength and creativity. It offers a comfortable pressure to those with special needs. https://www.autism-products.com/Body_Sox_p/009715.htm

Hickies

Say goodbye to pesky shoe tying and save some time with Hickies Shoelaces! They are trendy and age appropriate! Great for kids and adults! https://www.hickies.com/?utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=general

Snuggle Sheet

This Snuggle Sheet has come highly recommended by many of  TRG moms. It's great for kiddos with Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD and Autism. It provides soothing compression with a lighter touch than a weighted blanket and may help deter the bed strippers out there :) Check it out! https://funandfunction.com/snuggle-sheet.html