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Indoor Sensory Swings for Kids on the Autism Spectrum

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Below are our top 10 picks for sensory swings. Sensory Swings give kids on the autism spectrum a sense of calmness and blocks out unwanted sensory stimulation. A must for young people who have Sensory Processing Disorder, Asperger’s, High-Functioning Autism, and/or ADHD.  See how to install: Sorbus Kids Pod Swing Chair Nook - Hanging Seat Hammock Nest for Indoor and Outdoor Use – Great for Children, All Accessories Included (Nook Green) SENSORY4U Indoor Therapy Sensory Swing for Kids with Special Needs (Hardware Included) | Snuggle Cuddle Hammock for Kids with Autism, ADHD, Aspergers | Great for Sensory Integration (Olive Green) Quility Indoor Therapy Swing for Kids with Special Needs | Lycra Snuggle Swing | Cuddle Hammock for Children with Autism, ADHD, Aspergers | Ideal for Sensory Integration (Up to 165lbs, Light Blue) OUTREE Kids Pod Swing Seat 100% Cotton Child Hammock Chair for Indoor and Outdoor use (Blue) Indoor Therapy Swing for Kids with

Gadgets to Reduce Anxiety in Kids on the Autism Spectrum

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Here are our top 10 items that help children on the autism spectrum to reduce - or eliminate - anxiety: Born2Calm ADHD Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids - 10 Pack Silent Fidgets for Classroom as Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Carry Pouch, 2 Carabiners, Bonus Paperback Story for Kids BUNMO Stress Relief Toys for Special Needs Children - Stretchy Sensory Toys for Autistic Children / ADHD / Fidgets & Anxiety Toys for Adults - 6 Pack SANHO Dynamic Movement Sensory Sock, Body Sox, Toys for Autistic and Sensory Processing Disorders, Updated Version, Good for Height:35"- 59" Deep Blue Calming Autism Sensory LED Light Projector Toy Relax Blue Night Music Projection Quility Indoor Therapy Swing for Kids with Special Needs | Lycra Snuggle Swing | Cuddle Hammock for Children with Autism, ADHD, Aspergers | Ideal for Sensory Integration (Up to 77lbs, Green) Jarrby Montessori Toys for Toddlers - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children - Best STEM/St

The Struggles That Many Teens on the Autism Spectrum Have to Endure

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==> Discipline for Defiant Aspergers & High-Functioning Autistic Teens

Mind-Blindness and Alexithymia in Kids on the Spectrum: What Parents Need to Know

Two traits often found in young people with ASD are mind-blindness (i.e., the inability to predict the beliefs and intentions of others) and alexithymia (i.e., the inability to identify and interpret emotional signals in oneself or others), which reduce the ability to be empathetically attuned to others.    ==> Let's look at each of these in turn...