Autism Shop

Oh wow - how fun! I found this great link to an online book and toy
store geared toward ASD. 

"Autismshop.com is the online home of the Autism Resource Network, a one-of-a-kind Book & Toy Store that is packed with merchandise and information for individuals with ASD and those who love, care for, and educate them. We are a Minnesota nonprofit corporation."


*  Free shipping on orders of $100
*  Online purchases welcome
*  Proceeds benefit autism research and support
*  Lots of great resources, tools, and info!
Copyright © Autism Resource Network
Some featured items include:
- books
- jewelry, cards
- time timers
- PECS, visuals
- music, speech, language
- sensory items, chewables
- fidgets
- games
- software

I really had fun poking around the site! Enjoy :)

Jessica

Computer Games!

Although I always recommend moderation when it comes to time spent on the computer (and/or on video games), I do think that computer games can really be beneficial to our kids.  There are many skills learned through participation in computer/video games that kids naturally learn (while having fun in the process!)

Below are some great education based computer game sites on the web.  I have these websites saved in my 'favorites' folder, and will sometimes implement these within session when appropriate. 

http://www.do2learn.com/happy_holidays/st_patricks/activities.htm


This site has disability oriented info and activities which can also apply to typically developing children (be sure to take into consideration your child's age/developmental levels).  Some of the things included on this site are:

• Activities ideas and printables under these headings:  art projects, card games, fine motor skills, math helpers, reading/writing, shape recognition, sorting/matching
• Songs:  bus safety, fire safety, mall safety, parts of me, street safety
• Online and other Games:  Color/number, emotion (facial expressions, feeling game), sequencing games, word games
• Picture Cards

http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/explorer-adventures/games/game_tiki_treasure.html

http://www.abcya.com/fourth_grade_computers.htm

http://www.storyplace.org/eel/other.asp



I hope your children and clients enjoy these as much as mine have! If you have any great activity website suggestions, please share them :)

Jessica