Products & services we love: Summer ’24 edition
Some fabulous finds that are bringing us joy this festive and summer season.
ULTRA ZIPS ADAPTIVE BOARD SHORTS
Ultra Zips help kids remove their shorts quickly, without fuss. These bright yellow shorts with playful pink flamingos are not just stylish – they’re thoughtfully designed for safety, comfort, and inclusivity. Whether your child enjoys the easy fit, quick drying comfort, or requires adaptive features, these shorts with a smooth side zip and pop buttons are perfect for everyone. Also, the company was founded by an amazing kidpreneur – Brody – we’re seriously impressed! ultrazips.com.au
SENSORY FIBRE OPTIC CURTAIN RING
Wouldn’t this make the most amazing addition to a sensory room or sensory corner? This large ring of fibre optic tails can be mounted to the ceiling creating a dramatic round curtain of lights. To add to the sensory delight, the ring contains a round mirror to reflect the LEDs for a more impressive visual. teaching.com.au
Calming Cocoon
Calming Cocoon is a body sock type stimming product for kids & adults. Reduce stress and big emotions and, create calming vibes with a fabric cocoon which covers the body from the shoulders down to your feet. Designed to be used when sitting, you pull it up to your comfort point (*generally over the shoulders) and stretch the cocoon by moving your arms and legs. There’s a fabulous selection of fabrics which cover so many interests from Harry Potter and Marvel to bright florals and ice-cream. What to choose!? calmingcocoon.com.au
PITCH IT UP CRICKET KICK-STARTER
A unique cricket training aid helping aspiring young cricket stars practice batting, catching and fielding to take their game to a new level! The kit includes 1x Pitch It Up Cricket Training Aid (Includes Machine,
8 Balls, 2 Tracks, and AC Adaptor), 1x Pitch It Up Tripod, 1x Pitch It Up Ball Set (20 balls) pitchitup.com.au
Sanguine Crew lounge shorts
Sanguine Crew is a range developed by a family of 6 AuDHDers, and their bamboo lounge shorts look perfect for chilling out in the summer months. The seams are thoughtfully placed on the outside for a soft touch, while the flat waistband and draw cord provide a superior fit. Crafted with organically grown bamboo, Sanguine Crew’s lounge wear is gentle on the skin and designed to eliminate sensory distress. Kids & adults sizes available. sanguinecrew.com
WOODISM ART
How awesome are these unique prints featuring the phrases of an autistic boy turned into linocut art by his dad! Since Woody was a small boy, he had a wonderful way with words; coming up with unique phrases on everything from love and friendship to life’s big feelings. Dad, Sonny, turned these ‘Woodisms’ into linocut prints as a fun way to connect with Woody and help share his words with the world. We love them all! woodism.co.uk
SO YOU’RE AUTISTIC: AN EPIC TEEN GUIDE
Yellow Ladybugs have been there, done that, and have created the book they wish they had growing up as teens. This is more than just a handbook, “So, You’re Autistic” is a celebration of identity and culture through shared stories, lived experience, and insider knowledge. A “must-have” for your ladybug, your home, school or clinic. yellowladybugs.com.au
COMMUNICATION FANS
Communication Fans offer a simple way for users to express how they are feeling emotionally or how their sensory environment is affecting them. Choose between four options – Behaviour, Feelings, Sensory or Social Rules – or buy all together and save. spectronics.com.au
CALMING STRATEGIES BUNDLE
This set of downloadable resources would be great for a calming corner kit to support emotional regulation. Covering everything from breathing techniques to mindfulness and self-care strategies and activities – there are 45 pages for you to download and then laminate, mount or display. autismadhdsupport.com
