Adapted Toys

The Worry Eaters are soft, plush toys with zipper mouths designed to devour a child’s worries that the child has written down and / or illustrated on a sheet of paper and inserted into the toy. The Worry Eater is intended to serve as conversation starter in order to process the “worry” with a parent, facilitator, or members of a play / therapy group. The Worry Eaters are available in 18 varieties, varying in physical appearance characteristics and sizes, bound to appeal to a diverse set of tastes.

Traditional scissors require a user to have the motor strength, accuracy, and dexerity to insert fingers into the grip holes and squeeze them together while holding the object firmly and steadily in the opposing in order to successfully cut into an object.

Adaptables 3 in 1 Pillow is a therapeutic product for individuals that benefit from sensory feedback and stimulation to enhance focus and attention, and soothe body and mind. In addition to the soft, squeezabilty of the Pillow, it offers vibration when laid on or squeezed.

The Lumi-Niter Disc Kit includes a flying disc that can soar through the air, but it stands out with its bright colors and ability to glow in the dark. Each flying disc features a bright color--the Discs can be purchased in raspberry, yellow, green, orange, or white—that can make it more visible to the human eye. When the lights start to dim, visibility can brighten up using the 4 glow stick slots on every disk. Just crack the glowsticks to activate them and slip them into the slots to watch it streak across the night sky.

With six different activation plates to explore, the Sensational Textured Activity Center is a hub of sensory stimulation. Each activation plate has a different effect that delights visual, auditory and tactile senses. Adjustable features make this toy customizable depending on the individual needs of the child.

The Rainy Day Therapist Kit is an excellent resource for therapists and a wonderful tool for families to have in their homes. The kit is used inside of doorways for fun anytime day or night, rain or shine. The kit includes many attachments: strap swing, hammock, glider swing, trapeze bar, and baby swing with a two-point harness. The support bar is the center of all the action. It fits in doorways from 29”-36” wide and stays put via tension, but can be screwed in for added stability and does not stop the door from closing. All of the attachments hook to the support bar with pelican hooks.

Adapted from the classic flying turtle, the Exer-Rider® was designed by a pediatric physical therapist for those with special needs. Moving handles back and forth propels the rider. This inviting Exer-Rider® works well with children who have upper body strength and mobility but who also have lower extremity weakness and/or paralysis such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy. The Exer-Rider® brings the benefits of physical activity to children with physical disabilities.