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We had so much fun co-hosting our Sensory Friendly Back-to-School Giveaway with Hartley Steiner, author of HLW3B Blog and This is Gabriel Making Sense of School. We are so happy to announce that we have a winner! See pics below and a note from happy Mom–Rebecca Jolly!Winner of Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve heard your stories, listened to your requests, and taken your advice! Canada, Soft is slowly making it’s way to you!
We are pleased to announce the launch of Sensory Store Canada , founded by Lori Brienesse-Frank. Lori is a mom of a son with autism. After searching high and Read the rest of this entry »

Autism & Asperger’s SuperConferenceDr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Jed Baker will be the featured speakers at this one-day-only SuperConference. If your life has been touched by autism, Asperger’s, or any sensory processing disorder, you must plan on attending. This is a fantastic Read the rest of this entry »

Did you all know that the term ‘mental retardation’ has been replaced by the term ‘ intellectual disability’? In the new DSM-V the term will be officially replaced, but that does not mean we need to keep using the word ‘mental retardation’ to evoke more stigmas attached to the word Read the rest of this entry »

Movement tools~ calming and organizing movement activities, such as linear swinging and rocking, can help prepare your tot to attempt more challenging tasks.- Keep swings close to the ground with plenty of impact mats underneath to cushion falls.Muscle Tools~ to increase body awareness Read the rest of this entry »

Sensory School is a place where parents, professionals and kids can come to share and exchange helpful ideas for supporting their children with SPD, Autism, Aspergers and other Sensory Disorders in the classroom. Moderated by a Special Educator and Occupational Therapist, we seek Read the rest of this entry »

Check out this awesome new camp in the Washington D.C. area…the enrollment is coming to an end and get this…it’s free of charge! So check out this article and get the specifics for enrollment asap!!!Children must be between the ages 7 and 10, verbal and have the ability to participate Read the rest of this entry »

What makes Soft clothing different? This is part 1 of a 7 part series outlining the specifics of our design principles which make our clothing sensory friendly.Learn more about our design principles here:http://www.softclothing.net/resources/clothing-faq/and here:http://www.softclothing.net/resources/adaptations/see Read the rest of this entry »

We have started a new feature on the Soft Blog, and that is VLOGGING! Video blogging! For our first blog, we wanted to share an amazing thread of comments on Facebook, answering the question: If you could tell the world one thing about your child with SPD, what would it be?

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Come out and support us while we host a fundraiser for Autism Speaks.Donate at the door and receive Bud Light Drafts and Mixed Drinks from 6 – 9.If you cannot attend, but want to donate, please follow the link below!Thanks!Thursday, June 3, 2010Time:6:00pm – 9:00pmLocation:Mad Read the rest of this entry »