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Toilet seat designed for adults and children
http://www.bathroom-trends.co.uk/acatalog/White_Multi_Seat_with_Soft_Close.html
Message in a Bottle - The Message in a Bottle scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage vulnerable people, living on their own, to keep their basic personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location where they can be easily found in an Emergency.
http://www.wokinghamlions.org.uk/message.htm
Lock Laces - Lock Lock Laces are a patented* "elastic lacing system" that feature specially designed elastic laces combined with a spring activated locking device.
They are ideal for children, the elderly and the physically challenged and mean that you can simply slip your shoes on and off, no more tying and untying laces.
http://www.elasticlaces.co.uk/index.html
Elastic coiled laces
Once laced the coil gives a firm lock at the top eyelet, the elastic coil stretches to allow the foot in and out of the shoe without adjustment.
http://www.shoestringuk.co.uk/p/self_tying_elastic_laces_14.php
Time Timer - The Time Timer provides the ability to judge how much time is left without having to know how to tell time.
Ear defenders – Peltor Kid hearing protectors effectively attenuate harmful loud noises without shutting out other ambient sounds. Peltor also make ear defenders for adults.
http://www.earshotcommunications.co.uk/products.php
Collis-Curve toothbrush - A curved toothbrush which has been found to be suitable for individuals who normally have difficulty brushing their teeth.
Tooth Brushing Chart - Sheffield Autistic Society
http://www.shauties.org.uk/Newsletters/MR%20MOLAR%20TOOTH%20BRUSHING%20CHART.pdf
Unflavoured toothpaste from Oranurse
This unflavoured, non-foaming toothpaste is fantastic as many of children dislike the taste of mint found in standard toothpastes, which also create too much saliva for them to swallow. The families that we have given this to have been delighted with this product, as it has made mouth care a much easier task.
Safespaces - Flexible alternatives to room padding for those with autism,
epilepsy, challenging behaviour and other special needs.
www.safespaces.co.uk
Yoropen - A revolutionary Ergonomic pen designed to make writing more natural and comfortable. The unique design helps reduce writing strain and is ideal for everyone including; children, students, left-handers, dyspraxia and arthritis sufferers.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=yoropen&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=7417096385&ref=pd_sl_4ihpbhmmps_e
Weighted Blankets - Weighted blankets have been found to be a comfort to some children with an ASD, helping them relax and sleep.
http://www.weight2goblankets.co.uk/index.html
The Dark Den
An award winning affordable den for creative play that is simple to construct. Light blocking double nylon skin means that it really is dark. Use for role play, drama, scientific investigation, special needs and fun!
http://www.tts-group.co.uk/shops/tts/Range.aspx?search=dark+den
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