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BILIBO
BILIBO The Bilibo is a toy that arouses curiosity, stimulates senses, engages imagination, and encourages creativity. This can be a tortoise shell and sand toy, swing and spinner, cradle for dolls and a shell to build with in the snow. The Bilibo does not come with an instruction manual, so kids can do what they like with it. This shell is made of high-density polyethylene which is shock-resistant, weather-proof, food safe, completely recyclable, and comes in eight bright colors. Bilibo is big enough that kids of different ages can sit in it comfortably. The Bilibo also has two holes at the side which look like eyes and give the appearance of a smiling face on the shell. There are unlimited ways to play with the Bilibo, so it offers developmental challenges, and open-ended play. Measures 16 inches x 16 inches x 11 inches. Suitable for ages 2-7.
FAT BRAIN TOYS 20516 Nicholas Circle Elkhorn, NE 68022 Phone: 800-590-5987 Web: fatbraintoys.com Email: cs@fatbraintoys.com
BABY MONKEY DRUM
The Baby Monkey Drum is an interactive toy that teaches kids about animals, animal sounds, and colors while allowing the user to enjoy 70+ drum sounds, songs, melodies, and phrases. It features three large switches which allows the child to easily activate the toy while also developing motor skills. The yellow drum on this toy has also been adapted, so when the user adds an adaptive switch, it will activate the yellow drum functions. This toy helps increase visual attention, teach cause and effect, and teach music appreciation. Measures 8 inches x 10 inches x 8½ inches. Weighs 3 pounds. Requires 3 AA batteries.
ENABLING DEVICES 50 Broadway Hawthorne, NY 10532 Phone: 800-832-8697 Fax: 914-747-3480 Web: enablingdevices.com
THIRST QUENCHER DISPENSER
Quench a thirst for pretend play with this wooden ice and drink dispenser! Kids can order four different kinds of "juices" (orange, apple, fruit punch, or grape) on a reusable menu card. Load the durable plastic ice cubes and drink insert into the dispenser, turn the dial and press the lever, and voilà! "Chilled drinks" drop into the cups! Suitable for kids 3 and older to play restaurant, lunch counter, or just creating cool pretend drinks to order. Includes dispenser, four juice inserts, two ice cubes, two cups, and reusable menu card. Encourages imaginative play and helps kids develop fine motor and sequencing skills.
MELISSA & DOUG PO Box 590 Westport, CT 06881 Phone: 800-718-5365 Web: melissaanddoug.com Email: Owners@MelissaAndDoug.com
ABLEDATA
The ABLEDATA database of assistive technology (AT) and rehabilitation equipment contains information on more than 50,000 products for persons of all ages who have a physical, cognitive or sensory disability. Products are chosen for these pages by the ABLEDATA staff based on their specific applicability to or design for children who have disabilities. ABLEDATA, operated by New Editions Consulting, Inc., is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). For more information on these and other assistive devices, or to submit product information for the database (and possible inclusion on this page), contact: ABLEDATA, 103 W. Broad Street, Suite 400, Falls Church, VA 22046; phone: 1-800-227-0216; TTY: 703-992-8313; website: abledata.acl.gov; email: abledata@neweditions.net; Twitter: twitter.com/AT_Info; Facebook: facebook.com/abledata; Pinterest: pinterest.com/AT_Info/
SECRET PAL
The Secret Pal is a stuffed weighted lizard for children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders. It is designed to help with coordination, fine motor skills, sensory seeking, and social skills. Users can place the squishy animal friend on their lap, back, or shoulders for added weight and to help with sensory processing. Users can practice fine motor skills by zipping his mouth closed and unzipping to open. Hide small objects like coins, buttons, and small fidgets (not included) inside his mouth. The Secret Pal can be used as a travel buddy or circle time companion when kids need gentle weight to focus and calm. His friendly face helps kids practice social skills, speech, and language. This can also be used in sensory integration and speech therapy. Suitable for ages 4 and up.
FUN AND FUNCTION Box 11 Merion Station, PA 19066 Phone: 800-231-6329 Web: funandfunction.com Email: CustomerCare@FunandFunction.com
TRAVEL SENSORY KIT
The Travel Sensory Kit is a sensory-friendly kit that covers all systems to make car rides, air travel, or doctor's visits much easier. It features thirteen sensory activities in one easy-to-carry backpack and can keep kids with autism, ADHD, or other diagnoses occupied when travel. The kit contains a blue Chew-A-Roo Round Chew Pendant for chewing, a Chew-A-Roo Chew Straw 3-Pack for chewing during mealtime, a Gidget Widget to fidget with, a Spinning Light Globe for dark play, a Flashing Orbit Ball for visual tracking and dark play, a Textured Tangle Jr to twist and pull, an Easy Grip Egg Shaker to get hands and ears going, a Wikki Stix Rainbow Pack for creative fine-motor play, a blue Fluxy Oral Motor Tool for chewing, a Small Tin of Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty to squeeze, twist, and pull, a Mini Water Wiggle for squishy tactile fun, a Red Oogi Jr for fidgeting and sticking to windows, and a set of Noiseless headphone for when sound becomes overwhelming.
ESPECIAL NEEDS 1850 Borman Court St. Louis, MO 63146 Phone: 877-664-4565 Fax: 800-664-4534 Web: especialneeds.com Owners@MelissaAndDoug.com