tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post8061487495715367749..comments2024-03-28T05:52:50.399-04:00Comments on Autism with a side of fries : Top Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids with Autism Eileen Shaklee http://www.blogger.com/profile/04658354442888448425noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-10599098729612784312013-12-27T05:29:41.541-05:002013-12-27T05:29:41.541-05:00just got the chewy gem tags for Christmas. and so...just got the chewy gem tags for Christmas. and so did my flatmate. :) i can finally get rid of the dummy that was mis-shaping my teeth :). <br /><br />odd how a mother who denounces most ASDs as a parenting/behavioural issue and denies any possibilities of me being on the spectrum (despite all evidence) buys half my Christmas and birthday gifts from SEN and autism sites. bloodstone_angelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-85027127362111983922013-12-10T14:35:18.665-05:002013-12-10T14:35:18.665-05:00I saw this shared on a friend's Facebook page ...I saw this shared on a friend's Facebook page and read it. I do not have a child on the spectrum, but did think that my my 7 year old who is always biting his shirt would benefit from the chewable dog tags. He's getting them in his stocking for Christmas.<br /><br />Thanks you for sharing, these are great gift ideas for many children!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02654289099465801975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-9093055852261561112013-12-06T14:22:58.237-05:002013-12-06T14:22:58.237-05:00Mama fry my son likes chopsticks and flags that yo...Mama fry my son likes chopsticks and flags that you buy for $2 at Walmart the chopsticks $1 at dollar tree. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-22181833528030524192013-12-02T20:22:06.096-05:002013-12-02T20:22:06.096-05:00The pink slipper and red solo cup comment cracked ...The pink slipper and red solo cup comment cracked me up. My son loves pink fuzzy things and toilet paper. And ribbons and puff balls. And glittery things he can shred and rain. one year FINALLY everyone listened. Except the toilet paper--which was at the top of my list for him. Oh, well. Maybe this year!Teresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-85229162095996996852013-12-02T20:02:58.023-05:002013-12-02T20:02:58.023-05:00Great ideas, you need a pinnable image so I can pu...Great ideas, you need a pinnable image so I can put this on Pinterest!!McKennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299201553545817162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-19382728568081048282013-12-02T16:11:51.914-05:002013-12-02T16:11:51.914-05:00I have my relatives buy batteries for my son's...I have my relatives buy batteries for my son's radio and he loves it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-83255139387549778952013-12-02T16:00:16.245-05:002013-12-02T16:00:16.245-05:00Great ideas. Need more. Great ideas. Need more. Artisnotanaccidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07459551747683405826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-87517375048458531222013-12-02T15:59:56.089-05:002013-12-02T15:59:56.089-05:00Great ideas. Need more. Great ideas. Need more. Artisnotanaccidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07459551747683405826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-77431407093418683292013-12-02T11:16:11.022-05:002013-12-02T11:16:11.022-05:00a few other suggestions.... ball pits, we put the ...a few other suggestions.... ball pits, we put the balls in a body sox, balance beam, crash pad, hammock swing. All can be found on fun and functions website. My son uses the swing and crash pad the most right now, but all have been essential parts of his life at some point. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08346996025358919478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-73569184596789538372013-12-02T10:26:00.717-05:002013-12-02T10:26:00.717-05:00Reading this list I was surprised by how much most...Reading this list I was surprised by how much most of the gifts would be great for BOTH of my children, for very different reasons. One has autism, one an attachment disorder...so you can imagine we have very lively, very full holidays in our household! Good job, and THANKS!!! <br />Love,Full Spectrum Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460737436704927666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-2970693990958094552013-12-02T10:17:32.619-05:002013-12-02T10:17:32.619-05:00Yes! To all of the things on this list! If you hav...Yes! To all of the things on this list! If you have suggestions for chewies that can't be chewed through easily, please share!<br /><br />Can I share some of the sensory stuff that's worked great for us? (If not, please feel free to delete me--just wanting to add to your great list!)<br /><br />We love our cuddle swing: http://southpawenterprises.com/Vestibular/CuddleSwing.asp<br /><br />Our Rody (for the small one with sensory issues):<br />http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XSAZUO/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=31757558216&hvpos=1o1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=896778048159514272&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_1j3e3foitm_e<br /><br />And our Spooner:<br />http://spoonerboards.com/<br /><br />Our best purchase lately is the Crash Pad:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Skil-Care-Exercise-Crash-Pad-CRASH/dp/B004NTO8T8/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1385997235&sr=1-1<br />Mom on the Edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860830422468493807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-10384601296256475382013-12-02T10:09:24.478-05:002013-12-02T10:09:24.478-05:00We love these things. Sensacalm weighted blankets ...We love these things. Sensacalm weighted blankets are the bomb, yo! Bean bags, exercise ball, check!<br />Great list!Dani Ghttp://imjustthatway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-4871252632788401862013-12-02T09:51:42.483-05:002013-12-02T09:51:42.483-05:00Great ideas, Mama Fry! My family often asks me wha...Great ideas, Mama Fry! My family often asks me what my son Andrew wants for Christmas and sometimes I'm at a loss. This is where I'll send them!! =)Jo Ashlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995779443208564592noreply@blogger.com