Resources

Browse fun and helpful toys and therapy items for individuals with special needs

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EZ Socks

Our patented loop technology makes it easy for kids (we have socks for adults too!!) to pull up their socks. Our double reinforced loops are sewn with a bartack machine, which is the same process made for sewing jeans.

The Autism Site Store

The Autism Site offers 6 skill categories of toys to browse to help enhance the play and development of children on the autism spectrum.

Kozie Clothes

Kozie Clothes provides clothing designed especially for babies and kids with medical or sensory processing needs including onesies for G-tube fed babies, weighted vests and blankets, and more!

Fat Brain Toys

Fat Brain Toys breaks down their toys into 22 different special needs categories. Check out the post HERE, or click the image to go directly to the FBT Special Needs Category webpage.

Recommended Books

Check out Different Dream Living’s recommended books on the topics of special needs, PTSD, and parenting.

More resources still to come!

In the meantime, check out our most recent blog posts!

A New Thing God Is Doing for Abbey

by Kimberly Drew | Jun 26, 2019

Today’s guest blogger, Kimberly Drew, stands amazed at the latest new thing God has done for their daughter Abbey at the high school she now attends.

4 Caregiving Lessons Mom Taught Me

by Jolene | Jun 24, 2019

Once a teacher, always a teacher! She’s 90, but here are 4 new caregiving lessons Mom taught me. They apply to caring for elderly parents and kids with special needs.

The Difference Between Hope and Expectations for Caregivers

by Kathy Guzzo | Jun 20, 2019

The difference between hope and expectations can be a tricky one for caregivers. Kathy Guzzo explains how she’s learned to tell the difference.

5 Lessons for Disability Advocates

by Jolene | Jun 19, 2019

Disability advocates are people of passion. These 5 lessons can temper that passion so we become more effective disability advocates.

Caring for the Caretaker Is Essential

by Jolene | Jun 13, 2019

Parents raising kids with disabilities and special needs will appreciate the Caring for the Caretaker resource compiled by Laurie McLean.

Special Needs Caregivers: Which Parks & Rec Character Are You? Pt. 2

by Jolene | Jun 12, 2019

Special needs caregivers, join the fun and leave a comment about which Parks and Recreation cast member most closely resembles your caregiving style.

Making Marriage a Priority While Raising Kids with Special Needs

by Heather Johnson | Jun 6, 2019

Making marriage a priority is crucial for parents raising kids with disabilities and special needs–for the good of everyone in the family.

Special Needs Caregivers: Which Parks & Rec Character Are You? Pt. 1

by Jolene | Jun 5, 2019

Special needs caregivers who are looking for comic relief can find it in this series devoted to helping them find the Parks & Recreation character they resemble most.