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Guest Blogger - Julia Igims, Co-Creator of the Harbor Sleeves - Peace of Mind Makes A Big Difference - How Harbor Sleeve Help Learners
24 Jul 2024 2 min read

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
7 Dec 2023 1 min read

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.
15 May 2023 5 min read

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

Clean Your Bubble Tube!!!
18 Apr 2023 1 min read

Clean Your Bubble Tube!!!

Have you cleaned your Bubble Tube lately? Here is your guide to making sure your Bubble Tubes and other sensory room equipment continue to operate at peak levels.

Components of an Effective Sensory Room
30 Nov 2022 2 min read

Components of an Effective Sensory Room

YOU are the most important element in a Multi Sensory Room! The equipment is important but you as a willing, cheerful facilitator make the room come alive and give it purpose. Consider the

Building Relationships in Sensory Rooms
24 Mar 2022 2 min read

Building Relationships in Sensory Rooms

Building relationships is what we all want. Someone to walk through our journey with us. Sensory rooms provide the medium to encourage these relationships.

Want your kids to have a great 2022? Help them make resolutions!
30 Jan 2022 4 min read

Want your kids to have a great 2022? Help them make resolutions!

Jan. 1 of any year kicks off the start of the Great Resolution: I’ll lose/gain weight. I’ll work more/less. I’ll prioritize finance/romance/exercise. And history says that’s typically followe

Welcome to the TFH Blog!
13 Jan 2022 1 min read

Welcome to the TFH Blog!

We are so glad that you are taking time to read our new blog. TFH Special Needs Toys is the leader in the sensory toy and equipment market and proudly serves teachers, therapists, counselors,

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