Links on this site are provided for informational purposes only, not for endorsement of organizations, services, treatments, etc.  This site is a based on information found by a parent of an autistic child.  It is meant to be a resource for information and to provide inspiration and personal insight.  It is not a source of professional, medical, or legal advice.

Community Partnership for
People with Autism

2560 US Highway 22 No.177

Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

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This site is dedicated to providing information to parents and children who live with the challenges of autism.  The goal is to help guide and support the educational, emotional, spiritual, and social welfare of children with autism and their families in all aspects of our community.

 

 

Communication | Education | Family & Leisure | Medical & Scientific | Sensory Integration | Treatments & Therapies | Law & Advocacy | Support & Guidance | Organizations | Discussion Groups | Products

PRODUCTS

Abilitations

https://www.abilitations.com/index.jsp

Every individual, regardless of age, should have the ability, education, support and resources to function with dignity. It is also my belief that this ability is a learning process for both the teacher/therapist/parent and individual involved. This site strives to make a difference in the lives of those individuals facing that challenge."

AbilityHub

http://www.abilityhub.com/

Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.

ABLEDATA

http://www.abledata.com/abledata.cfm?pageid=19337

ABLEDATA provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, we can help you locate the companies that do.

Autism Ally

http://www.autism-ally.com/

As the mother of a 12 year old boy with autism, I face the trials of caring for an autistic child every day. From reversed deadbolts to expensive security systems, I have spent years trying to make our home a safer place for Alex. Sleepless nights, panicked searches, and feelings of guilt while calling the police for help were my inspiration for developing the Autism Ally™ program.  If you’re worried about what will happen when your son figures out your latest locking system, or you know what it’s like to retrieve your daughter from the street, see how Autism Ally™ products by Stanley® can help enhance your family’s quality of life. 

Autism Ally™Product Manager

Autism Merchandise Store

http://www.autism-awareness.com/

Various autism awareness merchandise is available for purchase.

Beyond Play

http://www.beyondplay.com/index.htm

Beyond Play focuses on young children with special needs. Their goal is to bring a great selection of products that are all appropriate for Early Intervention. The catalog and web site are for professionals of all disciplines, as well as for parents and caregivers. They know how difficult it can be to find products for young children with special needs. They do the hard work of searching for products in all areas of child development, so that you don't have to go through many different catalogs and web sites to find what you need.

Lekotek

http://www.lekotek.org/

The country's central source on toys and play for children with special needs.

Let’s Learn and Play

http://www.letslearntoys.com/

Let's Learn & Play allows children to discover their own creativity, individuality and the power of imagination, while having lots of fun. Our toys are designed with the help of therapists and parents like you. Each toy comes with clear instructions in its own attractive retail package, ready to carry anywhere. By combining education and play value in all of our products, we at Let's Learn & Play have been able to create this superb line of quality, educational play carpets and award winning toys.

Magical Toys and Products

http://www.magicaltoysandproducts.com/pages/722099/index.htm

Magical Toys and Products is interested in providing you with the latest and largest selection of therapeutic toys and products. Our staff is equipped with the finest resources for your special requests. Whether it be toys, products or links, feel free to use us as your source of contacts.

PlaySteps

http://www.playsteps.com/index.php?pg=home

Children with special needs often require extra help to learn to play with toys. The new PlaySteps books teach constructive play, step by step and are recommended for children 3-8 years old. The books have been field tested for two years with students with autism and multiple disabilities and provide a helpful tool for parents and teachers targeting independent play skills.

Pocket Full of Therapy

http://www.pfot.com/

Assisting Occupational Therapists and others, concerned with the development of children, find the unique materials needed to provide effective, appropriate, motivating and fun, pediatric therapy and learning.

Southpaw Enterprises

http://www.southpawenterprises.com/

We’re not all left-handed, but we do take a different approach to business. We’re all about creative solutions, information, and advice – not mass distribution of the latest gadget. In fact, since our founding in 1976, we’ve dedicated ourselves to developing and manufacturing sensory integration dysfunction (DSI) and neurodevelopmental products that help therapeutic professionals, people with special needs, their families, and other professionals, solve problems or meet new challenges.

Stars4kidz

http://www.stars4kidz.com/

Specialty toys and reinforces for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Toy Catalogue Listing for Children with Special Needs

http://www.nas.com/downsyn/toy.html#23

Play is an important part of every child's development; through play a child learns to control and interact with his or her physical environment, to get along with others, and to develop self-esteem. Children with disabilities sometimes need adapted toys in order to fully access the wonderful world of play. To assist with these needs we have compiled a list of toy resources and toy catalogs that either contain adapted toys or toys whose designs transfer easily to the play needs of a child with special needs.

  

Living Arrows: Reaching Out To Those Who Live With The Challenges Of Autism

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This site was last updated on Wednesday, 26 March 2008.