Special Needs > Texture Toys
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Tactile Snap BeadsSixteen multicolored tactile snap beads enhance color and shape discrimination, motor skills, and eye/hand coordination. US$20 |
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Oball StranzLightweight and crushable. Oball Stranz invites finger exploration and experimentation as children who never before could grasp a ball find themselves easily holding & exploring these PVC and latex-free balls. OBall Stranz is covered with smaller strings creating a unique textured outside. The Oball Stranz is 4" in diameter. US$6 |
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Texture BallsAvailable in three sizes and three colors, these durable firm rubber balls feature soft bumps for ease of grasping and sensory stimulation. More durable, firmer, heavier, and more densely textured than Gertie balls, Texture Balls afford opportunities to explore differences in color, size, and weight while developing motor skills and eye/hand coordination US$8 - $12 each |
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Gertie Ball /BumpieBumpie has the same features as the Skushi Ball except the Bumpie is covered with mini bumps; assorted colors: green, blue, and purple; comes inflated to 5". Offering a child a Gertie Ball/Bumpie, a Glitter Bumpie Skushi, a Pearl Bumpie Skushi, and a Skushi encourages exploration of similarities and differences in size, texture, and color. Not for "Biters." US$5 |
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Skushi BallsWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$5.50 |
All Skushi Balls are easy to roll and catch. They don't bounce off hands. Infants enjoy grasping and squeezing underinflated balls of different sizes. To add sound, teachers of the visually impaired carefully drop grains of uncooked rice into the ball before inflating and inserting the plug. Pat Little, a physical therapist for 30 years, raves about Skushi and Gertie Balls: "I used them extensively in my therapy with people of all ages. They can be partially inflated which allows work on grip and dexterity, or they can be fully inflated for rolling, catching, reaching activities. Having children actually work to inflate them helps increase lung capacity and teaches breath control. The balls with bumps add a textural component for tactile input. |
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Glitter Bumpie
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Aku RingThese soft, super flexible seven inch diameter rings feature a unique nipple studded surface that makes grasping and catching easy. Available in four colors: red, yellow, green, blue. Sold individually or as a set of four with one of each color. Suitable for children and adults. US$10 each US$36 set of four |
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Wikki StixWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$6.50 |
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Wikki Stix Basic ShapesWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$12 |
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Wikki Stix Activity SetWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$17 |
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Explorer RingWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$40 |
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General info on TanglesTangles, the ultimate universal playthings, feature a series of 90 degree curves interconnected to pivot 180 degrees at each joint. Just as a Tangle has no beginning and no end, there is no end to the pure delight children and adults alike experience when turning, twisting, bending and coiling a Tangle. Lightweight and portable, Tangles are the pinnacle of take along stress relievers. Teachers who use Tangles as a reward for children with autism report improved behavior: an increased calm and ability to cope with stressors that usually send them "over the edge" as well as increases in skill acquisition. Tangles invite manipulation and reward play with improved concentration and spatial relations and problem solving skills. Try a variety of Tangles for their different sizes, colors, and textures. |
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Tangle TherapyWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$12 |
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WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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Tangle Junior TexturedWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$3.50 |
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Brain NoodlesBrain Noodles, jumbo 18-inch long silky fiber stems that bend and twist any way you want, invite open-ended play and provide visual and tactile stimulation that promote kinesthetic learning. Bright colors, soft, silky texture, and flexibility make Brain Noodles an ideal tool for sensory-motor integration and occupational therapy. Brain Noodles are easy to grasp, bend and shape, and can be straightened to reuse for all kinds of activities by children of varying abilities. Washable and available in bulk by color or packaged with an activity booklet. Each package contains 12 assorted Brain Noodles in 10 vibrant colors: red, yellow, blue, orange, lime green, purple, pink, white, black, and zebra. |
Brain Noodles - Bulk Min. purchase: 10 noodles Please specify quantity by color on the shopping cart page after adding to cart. US$1.25 each Brain Noodles 12-pack assorted colors US$15 per pack
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Teachable TouchablesSmooth or bumpy, fuzzy or furry, soft or scratchy? Children build tactile awareness and vocabulary as they explore 10 distinct pair of texture squares. Each pillow or patch measures approximately two or three inches and fits easily into small hands and into the cloth drawstring bag. Includes an information sheet brimming with fun activities that "touch" on tactile discrimination, vocabulary, communication, and matching. Use blind folds with sighted children to focus their attention on tactile discrimination and increase their awareness of how blind children experience their environment. US$25 |
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Bumpity BlocksBumpity Blocks are a weighted foam alternative to classic blocks. The extra weight and unique texture provide increased motor control. The non-standard shapes encourage creativity in building. 8 blocks in 4 distinct shapes and 4 bright colors. Game booklet included! US$30 |
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Tactile BarsInteractive tactile game consisting of 2 wooden bars each with 9 textured pieces, strengthens tactile perception, concentration, cooperation, and promotes healthy, positive, non-aggressive touch. Activity guide included. US$88 |
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Textured Jumbo Knob PuzzlesVisually-appealing, textured surfaces. Washable, flexible pieces. Measures 16 3/4" x 11 3/4". US$20 |
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Choose any two for $21.60.
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Textured Peg PuzzlesSmaller pieces and tiny pegs require more refined motor skills than Textured Jumbo Knob Puzzles. True-shape characters and identifying names printed under each puzzle piece build language skills. Washable, flexible pieces. Measures 9 1/4" x 13". US$12 each |
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Choose any two for $28.80.
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Textured Habitat PuzzlesIntricately sculpted puzzles show where different animals live in forest, farm, and ocean habitats. Different textures bring habitats to life, from rough bark of woodpecker's tree to hermit crab's bumpy shell. Each animal fits only in its own home for learning by association. Measures 16 3/4" x 11 3/4". Speech and language therapists value Textured Habitat Puzzles for their wealth of language and cognitive skill building opportunities, from identifying the animals and their habitats to exploring such concepts as over/under, outside/inside, and above/below/beside. US$16 each |
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