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Yellow ring and other sensory product for kids and adults with ADD
This is a great tool in helping the ADD mind to calm down while it needs to concentrate.  It is one of my favorites. I use it everyday with all of my students.

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Massage roll
This is also in my bag of tricks to help the ADD mind calm down.

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Sensory Ball
This is also in my bag of tricks to help the ADD mind calm down.

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Seating Disc Balance Cushion (Disc-o-sit)
Versatile 15"-dia. cushion can be used while sitting, standing, or lying on the floor. Dome shape and unevenness add an element of instability to maximize effort and enhance results. Use with children while seated in the classroom or treatment room to release pent-up energy and improve concentration. Tough, durable, latex-free PVC vinyl construction is virtually indestructible. Inflates/deflates in seconds.
   

Wedge Air cushion
Inflatable dynamic cushion activates intrinsic trunk muscles that support the spine. Wedge shape encourages proper posture and alignment. Ideal for clients who need sensory input to stay focused! Can also be used for balance training and to strengthen the lower extremities. Junior. SIZE: 10'' (25cm). Assorted colors.
   

Balance Cushion
Core stability balance aid adjusts easily for various abilities. Use while standing, kneeling, or sitting. Improves balance and joint stabilization, strengthens and tones core muscles, and encourages proper posture. 14"-dia. with tactile points.
   

Disco-sit
This is another tool that I use everyday with my students. For those children that do not have a learning difference the disc-o-sit will be an annoyance. For those who have a learning difference it will be a lifesaver.  Again, this helps with focus.  This is a great tool for the classroom.
   

Bean Bag cushion (CoreDisk)
Bean Bag cushion (CoreDisk) This is another form of the disc-o-sit. This is another tool that I use everyday with my students. For those children that do not have a learning difference the disc-o-sit will be an annoyance. For those who have a learning difference it will be a lifesaver.  Again, this helps with focus.  This is a great tool for the classroom

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Scissors for total control
Scissors for total control – Little hands that have difficulty with fine motor skills, this is a great tool.

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Weighted vests, weighted blankets and pressure vests
This is helpful for students and even adults that find it hard to stay still while they have to concentrate. (For the adults I would recommend the weighted lap pad.

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Sensory ear muffs
Sounds crazy I know, but many children cannot filter out the day-to- day noise around them.  Therefore, causing them difficulty in completing tasks. This will just filter out the unwanted noise and allow them to hear any directions.

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Aromatherapy
This is a fun tool.  This may over stimulate your student.  It depends on the student.

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Therapy putty
Great tool for little hands beginning to write.  Hide little game pieces within the putty.  Have them use only the first four fingers to locate them. Remember, don’t let them use their thumbs. This will strengthen the muscle for writing.

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Raised lined paper for all ages
Many learning different individuals have difficulty with staying in the lines when writing. The raised lines lets them know when they are not on track.

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Perception, cognition and language
These are great books that students and parents will have fun with.

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Large balls used as chairs
Large balls used as chairs - This is a good tool to use if your child is having a hard time to sit still while trying to do homework or this also can be used in school instead of a chair. You must use the base to hold in place.

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Brain Gym and related products

This is a great book in helping teachers and parents with some brain gym activities.

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Sensory stories
Check this out. It is awesome.

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Sensory stories
Taking a look at sensory stories

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Early sequencing
Learning different students and adults usually have difficulty with sequencing.  This products helps toddlers get off to a good start in this area.

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Noun builder for preschool children
Inferences are usually very difficult for this population. It is very important to get the preschool child off to a good start in understanding the world around them.

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Ther-a-band
This is another great tool in helping children and adults in the area of focus.  Wrap the ther-a-band around the bottom of the legs of the chair that they are sitting in. Next, place both feet behind the ther-a-band and push forward. The upper leg muscles will be stimulated causing the learning different part of the brain to focus on the job at hand.  Very cool and very effective.

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PENCIL GRIPPERS
This is very important in the development of writing.

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MAGNETIC LETTERS AND BOARD
Used to review for auditory lessons and spelling lessons. All ages use this product.
Found at Lakeshore $12.00 for the board $4.00 for the stand and $14.95 for the letters

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SONDAY SYSTEMS
This is a great tool if you are a home school family and have a learning different child with phonological difficulties. This program covers phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

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CLASSMATE READER
Is a portable digital audio book player helps students increase their reading speed, comprehension and vocabulary. The classmate reads aloud and simultaneously displays and highlights text on is full color screen.  All information can be transferred to your PC. Available for Windows and Mac. Product.

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AUDITORY MEMORY
Interest quick stories – I believe that this product can help with the strategic reasoning processing for the learning different child. Available for the computer or in workbook form.

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“WH” QUESTIONS
Level 2 story based activities

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IDIOMS FUND DECK AND UNDERSTANDING INFERENCES FUN DECK
For the learning different population idioms and inferences are very difficult.  These games help the student master these skills.

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Montessori Education Software for School and HOME (MECS)
(800) 995-5133 to order product.

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Financial advisor
www.daveramsey.com Financial advisor for teaching students to be financially responsible in all areas of life.  Good resource to implement these into your total curriculum.   

INSPIRATION COMPUTER PROGRAM
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