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If space is a problem for your sensory room
We are often told, “We’d love to have a sensory room but frankly we haven’t got the space.”Actually, you need surprisingly little, and moreover it doesn’t have to be a dedicated ar...
The ADHD child and the sensory room.
Before we consider the merits of using a sensory room for a child who exhibits ADHD symptoms, we need to ask ourselves w...
TFH – the great innovators
When, in 1983, Douglas Garrad and I decided to make toys for handicapped children, there were none. Well. That’s not qui...
Sensory Rooms, “They work in practice, but do they work in theory
Forgive us if we misquote Garrett FitzGerald (1926-2011) economist, barrister and twice Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ir...
TFH Special Needs Toys Attending Child Life Conference 2025
We’re excited to announce that we will be attending the 2025 Child Life Conference May 22–25 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles LIVE in Los Angeles, California. This event, hosted annually by the
How to Optimize Your School’s Remaining Budget with Special Needs Toys
With the school year winding down in the next few months, now is the time to make preparations for any remaining funds. Doing so will not only benefit educators and students in the remaining
Guest Blogger - Eleanora Magri - The Secret to Taking Better Care of Others - Part 1
The Secret to Taking Better Care of Others: Take Care of Yourself If you are a caregiver for a neurodivergent individual, this might resonate: “I take care of everyone else—except me.”
Guest Blogger - Julia Igims, Co-Creator of the Harbor Sleeves - Peace of Mind Makes A Big Difference - How Harbor Sleeve Help Learners
Guest Blogger - Julia Igims, Co-Creator of Harbor Sleeves. My name is Julia, and I’m one of the co-creators of the Harbor Sleeve. I work in a primary intensive support classroom with children
Sensory Room Equipment Benefits for Regulation
The equipment within a Multi Sensory Environment or Sensory Room is designed for specific purposes when used individually or in combination.
He Has Autism. He Doesn't Speak.
Guest Blogger - Sarah Ringer Alverson. He has autism. He doesn’t speak” the boy's father said to me as they came further into the mobile-sensory environment we had set up as part of a large
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