Resources Website Links
Click on the links below to visit these websites.
The Therapy Store
This website has a huge variety of sensory toys and resources. I have ordered from The Therapy Store numerous times and have never been disappointed. I have found their chewables to be the best out of all the different brands my daughter has tried as they didn’t fall to pieces in the first couple of weeks like the other brands did.
A few examples of their product headings include, books, balls, bed time, bath time, calming, chewing, eating & drinking, equipment, fidget, fine motor, flash cards, games, gross motor, hand function, hand strength, handwriting, imaginative play, infant toys, instruments, oral motor, organisation, putty, scissors, sound and audio, technology, time management, vibrating, visual and weighted.
This website is worth a visit.
Hart Sport
This website has many sport and fitness resources.
I have bought some of their products for my daughter and they are excellent quality.
Active Play Resources in the areas of balls; bean bags; games & kits; hop, skip & jump; hula hoops; kids balance; kids fitness; mats, post pads & flooring, modified sports, scooter boards & accessories, sensory play, soft play equipment, throwing & catching and tunnels.
Fitness Resources in the areas of aqua fitness, bags, balance & core strength, boxing for fitness,drink bottles, fitness testing & measurement, general fitness, mats & flooring, plyometrics, pump & step, recovery, resistance bands & tubing, speed & agility, swiss balls and accessories, weight training and yaga & pilates.
JettProof
This website is all about fabrics. So, that includes, clothing, bedding, towels, blankets, wraps, etc.
They have a range of sensory clothing including singlets, shorts, leggings, t-shirts, socks and tights.
Their sensory bedding range includes fitted sheets, calming compression sheets and pillowcases inmany different colours and designs.
I have purchased some of their bedding products and they are excellent and have withstood being washed many times.
My Sensory Space
This website has a variety of sensory toys and resources for sale.
Some examples include fidgets, timers, key chains, chewables, slime, lamps and projectors, weighted items, stationary, squishy toys, toothbrushes, hair care (hairbrushes, detangling spray), bath toys and bath bombs.
There is a Sensory Space showroom in Queensland (Australia).
Step Ahead
Paediatrics
Step Ahead Paediatrics provide paediatric disability and accessibility equipment in Australia.
Their products are grouped under the following headings:Play equipment, strollers & pushchairs, indoor seating and therapy equipment, car seats & harnesses, standing aids, walking aids, beds & sleep systems, bathroom aids and trikes.
At Step Ahead Paediatrics, they also have some products for hire (for example children’s toilet platform, Leckey PAL chair, Kool Stride Sports Buggy, Corzino Stroller and more.
Independent Living Specialists
ILS provides a number of kids mobility and support resources.
These have been grouped under the following headings: specialised strollers, manual upright wheelchairs, tilt in space wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, tricycles & exercise bikes, power assists, recreation, early mobility, toileting, shower chairs, bath chairs, portable supportive seats, hi-lo chairs, activity chairs, speciality car seats, alternative seating, floor sitters, standing frames, night time positioning and walking frames & gait trainers.
Head to the ILS website to find out more.
Sensory Tools Australia
This website has a huge variety of sensory toys and resources.
A few examples from each heading include:
Fidgets: balls, cubes, Wikki Stix, tangles, clickers, chain rings, fidget rings, putty.
Calming: weighted blankets & toy animals, CDs, massagers, yoga card games.
Oral/Breath: plates, utensils, necklaces, lanyards, pencil toppers, straws, whistles.
Learning: Books, timers, watches, visual charts, emotional skills cards, laces, scissors, writing slant boards, sand timers, toilet training targets.
Listening: Ear defenders, bluetooth headphones, Toobaloo, replacement cords.
Gross Motor Skills: balance beams, body socks, crash mats, foam shapes, foam mats, wedge cushions,
Fine Motor Skills: puzzles, foam play mats, threading beads, sensory board, playdough, Theraputty, Wikki Stix resources, musical instruments.
They also provide two online workshops - ‘The Traffic Jam In My Brain’ and ‘Sleep with Disability Webinar Series.
The OT Store
The O.T. Store provides tools, toys and resources for children’s learning and development and all of their products are approved by Occupational Therapists.
Their products are listed under the headings:
Sensory Regulation - e.g. chew necklaces, putty, fidgets, chair bands, cushions, brushes, foot support wedge, exercise balls, ear muffs, weighted resources.
Emotions & Behaviour - e.g. timers, games, flash cards, affirmation cards, activities, story telling torch, hand puppets.
Gross Motor Skills - e.g. tug of war rope, scooter board, circular hopscotch, tents, balls, dancing/juggling scarves, Ninja Warrior outdoor obstacle course for kids.
Fine Motor Skills - e.g. safety scissors, Y-shapes twist ‘n write pencils, fidgets, pencil grips, scratch art paper, wooden geometric nail board, tweezers, puppets.
Kaiko Fidgets
This website has a lot of great fidgets and resources for older students and adults, including many metal and wooden fidgets. I like their metal spinners (which are more of a grown up version of a fidget spinner).
They have products such a fidget pens, pick ‘N Peel stones and a great selection of metal spinners and rollers that I’m yet to see anywhere else.
Definitely worth a look if you have older children in need of some fidgets.
Izzy Wheels
Izzy Wheels sell removable wheelchair wheel covers.
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There is a large variety of covers to choose from. "Every single pair of Izzy Wheels is specially made to order for each person from our studio in Dublin. All of the wheel covers are unique and made with love in Ireland. Every order is carefully hand-wrapped in beautiful luxury rainbow packaging that has been thoughtfully designed."
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Izzy Wheels was founded by two sisters who live in Ireland. They have collaborated with some of the worlds top brands, including Disney, Marvel, Barbie and Hello Kitty, over the years to create some beautiful designs.
Mimi Blankets
Mimi Blankets sell beautiful, "high quality, warm, versatile" blankets for wheelchairs and strollers (for all ages).
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The blankets are designed so they won't fall off. They come in a variety of colours, patterns and different materials for the different seasons. There is also a waterproof/windproof blanket.
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This is an Australian small business.
The Sensory Specialist
Theis site has some wonderful sensory resources including a sensory regulation tunnel.
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This is another site that has a huge range of resources. They do have many fidgets, timers, lamps, headphones, books etc. But they also have resources such as a large range of cards (including yoga cards for kids, magnetic daily routine cards, anxiety affirmation cards, emotions cards and more), weighted items, lunchboxes, toothbrushes, aromatherapy products, cushions, chair bands, wriggle stool, mellow mat, play mats,
Sensory Connect
This is an online sensory resource and book store. I do like how their books are grouped into headings such as ADHD, Anxiety/depression, Bullying, Autism, Dyspraxia, Grandparents.
It’s an easy website to navigate. They have a selection of oral tools and chewable jewellery, lighting, a selection of Noomi products, electronic communication devices and a range of proprioception products (such as weighted products , body socks, clothing, bedsheets and swings).
To me, what makes this website stand out is their choice of electronic communication devices.
Milestones Therapy
"Milestones Therapy specialize in offering a diverse range of carefully curated therapeutic products with a strong emphasis on wearable therapy solutions for children and adults. Our products encourage carryover and allow users to seamlessly go about their daily routines while moving in great alignment and practising perfect."
Products such as wraps & straps, compression, body & trunk supports, hip supports, elbow & knee supports and hand, wrist, foot, thumb supports.
Motum is run by a team of WA therapists who have created a "one-stop destination for clinical expertise as well as great postural, seating and mobility products."
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Their products include wheelchairs & wheelchair seating and accessories, indoor seating, walking and standing products, sleep systems, strollers, bathroom aids, car seats, positioning aids and recreational items.
AC Mobility is a WA company. Their "paediatric range of assistive technology is extensive and continues to grow. We have solutions for walking, standing, seating, bathing, activity chairs, trainers, trikes, strollers, wheelchairs, and car seats.
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They also offer a "wide range of therapy support aids that are designed to assist rehabilitation and enhance independence for a variety of needs." ​​
Linds Rehabilitation Equipment sell equipment in the areas of mobility (walkers, walking frames, walking sticks, crutches, scooters, etc.), wheelchairs (accessories, power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs and specialty controls), patient handling (hoists, slings, etc.), seating & positioning (cushions, backrests, headrests, positioning & restraint, etc.) and everyday living aids (bathroom, kitchen & dining, shower commode, toileting, bedroom, household equipment, etc).
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Linds also have an extensive range of equipment for hire (excluding toileting & shower products).
Confidence Club sell continence products for adults (men and women) and youth.
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Some of the products they sell include pads, pull up pants, booster pads, wipes, gloves, protectors, bedding, washable chair pads and furniture protectors, youth & adults bibs.
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Their website also has a blog where you can read up on many topics within the broad topic of incontinence.
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Have a look at their webinars - including 'Intimacy & Incontinence', 'Incontinence & Mental Health', 'Incontinence & Nutrition', 'Pelvic Floor 101' and more.