Special Needs > Texture Toys
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Sensory 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$4 - $6 each |
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Sensory Snap BeadsSoft and flexible, durable and washable, this set of 14 pop links in two shapes and four colors features eye-catching tactile decorative patterns. Enhances color, pattern, and shape discrimination and develops motor skills and eye/hand coordination. US$24.99 |
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Gertie Ball /BumpieWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$6 |
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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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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 Tons Of FunWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$16
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Explorer RingWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$50 |
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Shape SENSEationShape SENSEation is a visual and tactile matching toy consisting of six different soft shapes loaded with visual and tactile stimulation. Each of the six shapes - circle, star, crescent moon, triangle, heart and square - is symmetrically divided so that children can pull apart and match according to shapes, patterns and textures. Each shape has distinct visual and tactile combinations including a raised rib design bordering each shape, which makes it ideal for all children including those with blindness or low vision. Packaged in clear vinyl zip tote. Play Ability Factor: visual stimulation, tactile stimulation, memory and recall, matching skills, problem solving. 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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Tangle Original with TextureWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$12 |
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Tangle Junior TexturedWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$4 |
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Tangle Relax TherapyWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$6 |
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Tangle HairyWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.
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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 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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Flashing Spiky BallWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for "biters" of any age. US$3 |
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Bizi BallBizi Ball is loaded with stimulating features that encourage children to explore. The one-piece, pull apart ball is a fun way to learn cause and effect as well as coordinated movement. Bizi Ball has a variety of tactile features and sounds including crinkles, chimes and rattles... and the teething ring handle adds bouncy fun! Play Ability Factors: high-contrasting colors, inviting features, visual and auditory stimulation, tactile stimulation and discrimination, memory and recall. US$24.99 |
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Jacob's Rib-It-Ball 18"The Jacob's Rib-It-Ball and it's unique, patented ribs make it easy to grab even for the smallest hands. this ball is lightweight, making it fun and easy to throw even for children with limited muscle strength. Jacob's Rib-It-Ball is made with crisp material that naturally makes noise, enhancing auditory awareness every time it's touched. This ball is also made with high contrasting colors - prefect for kids with low vision. Play Ability Factors: fine and gross motor skills, forearm rotation, trunk extension and flexion, grasp and release timing, whole body strength, eye/hand coordination, visual and auditory processing, tactile stimulation. US$39.99 |
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Mini Rib-It-BallBabies give the Mini Rib-it-Ball two thumbs up for its many features. They can grab onto the ribs and hear a satisfying crackly sound, shake it for a gentle chiming sound, chomp on the ring for teething relief and pull on the string for a soothing whirring vibration. The nylon fabric is cool and bright, and the ribs are soft and gentle - perfect for little hands to grasp. At six inches, it's sized just right. Play Ability Factors: visual, auditory and tactile stimulation, eye/hand coordination, oral awareness, fine motor skills. US$21.99 | ||
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Buddy DogOne of the first things children recognize is faces. Buddy's face, with its oversized eyes and friendly smile, will easily capture a child's attention. Buddy's high contrasting colors are extra appealing to all with low vision or autism. The stimulating textures encourage tactile exploration - the cool cotton, soft velour, rubbery raised dots and the secret patch of rough fabric on Buddy's back. Buddy's reversible vest crinkles with a wonderful crackling sound, yet can be removed for children who are auditorially hype-sensitive. When Buddy's tail is pulled, he vibrates with a soothing hum. Play Ability Factor: high-contrasting colors, inviting features, visual and auditory stimulation, tactile stimulation and discrimination, memory and recall. US$27.99 |
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Light Up DNA BallWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years old. Not for "biters". US$7 |
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Light Up Molecule BallWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years old. Not for "biters". US$7 |
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Activity TeetherLightweight, easy to grip, this rattle/teether makes a gentle rattling sound when shaken and offersa variety of pliable textured surfaces perfect for teething.. US$10 |
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Baby LinksBright and colorful, simple and effective design with different textures suitable for teething, Baby Links attaches a favorite toy to car seat, crib, or stroller. US$7.50 |
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Ambi Building BeakersThese 10 bright beakers stack or nest, fill or pour. The raised rim around the edge of each cup facilitates stacking. Each beaker also features a different raised geometric pattern that invites exploration. Ambi Building Beakers are a classic for early childhood play. Early on, the child will simply put the smallest into the largest and dump it out ~ over and over again. From "fill and spill," play expands as the child becomes aware of the progressive sizes and begins experimenting with stacking and nesting. Whether in sand or water, the beakers make ideal containers for filling and pouring. Clay or play dough invite further explorations in art and imaginative play, as the child uses the open side as a cutter and the raised for imprinting. US$10 |
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Slide, Twist, 'n SolveAn on-the-go puzzle with a tactile twist! Each shape has a raised pattern easy to identify by touch and high-contrast colors ideal for those with visual impairments. Warning: this puzzle can be addictive. Players delight in solving it over and over again, making Slide, Twist, 'n Solve an ideal take along when traveling. The solution key is even on the back.....just in case frustration sets in. US$15.99 |
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Ruff's House Tactile GameWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$30 |
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Puzzle BallThis four inch ball engages with its bright colors, varied textures, and lively sounds~rattles, clicks, and squeaks. Invites exploration and manipulation, from grasping and holding to taking apart and putting back together again, from rattling to pressing the raised green triangles and hearing squeaks and clicking the raised red dots. US$15 |
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One Two Squeeze BlocksTen blocks hand-sculpted on every side for a total of 60 different raised images for maximum tactile exploration and language learning. Children squeeze and squeak, stack and knock down, learning cause and effect. One Two Squeeze Blocks float, adding another dimension to water play. Each is a 2" cube, the ideal size for tiny hands to grip. Phthalate-free. Packaged in a reusable 100% recycled polypropylene storage bag with zipper closure and attached handle for easy take-along. US$19 |
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Texture Dominoes28 wooden dominoes with textured circles for matching color or texture. Includes sturdy wooden tray. Ages 3+ US$20 |
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Circus TeetherCircus Teethers are made in the USA from the same medical grade materials pediatricians and dentists use in their equipment. Each set contains three variable sized rings, each in a different color and with a distinct texture . Opening in large green ring enables child to hook rings together. A stylish, compact storage case keeps rings together and clean. Wash with warm, soapy water before each use. PVC, BPA and Phthalate free! US$12 |
Zoomorphs
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Zoomorphs invite experimentation, and that’s only the beginning. Children imagine, conceptualize and create. Once built, their never-before-seen-creations become imaginative play props. By building with Zoomorphs, children develop communications skills: naming their creations, identifying pieces, and even making up adventures. By encouraging this storytelling and writing down what the child says, adults re-enforce the connection between spoken and written language. The distinctive textures, vibrant colors, and open-ended possibilities are ideal for the visually impaired. Easy to sanitize pieces make Zoomorphs an ideal building system for use in hospital playrooms. |
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DinomorphsBuild a duckbill, pterosaur, stegosaur, and t-rex or morph interchangeable pieces for a one-of-a kind dinosaur. US$22 |
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RainforestmorphsBuild a conure or a crocodile, a panther, and a tropical frog or maybe a concrocofrog. US$22 |
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NightmorphsIncludes glow in the dark pieces that build a bat, a cat, and a firefly, a lanternfish, gila monster and viper. Imagine a batflyfish or a fireflycat. US$32 |
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SafarimorphsBuild a parrot and a swallowtail butterfly, a lizard, elephant, leopard, and zebra. Or create a parrottailleozeb. US$32 |
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TobblesTobbles puts a new spin on stacking toys that delights children and adults alike. Roll and spin. Stack and topple. Balance, tilt, and wobble. Engage the senses. Explore the dual textures of the balls, their varied color combinations, graduated sizes and different weights. Set includes six weighted spheres and a stacking base. Encourages eye-hand coordination, fine motor development and visual spatial awareness. Suitable for ages 12 months. US$25 |
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Large Pin PrintWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$15 each US$27 2-pack |
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Insta-SnowSimply the most realistic faux snow available, Insta-Snow is a synthetic polymer with super water-absorbing properties that enable the powder to expand 100 times its original size. Evaporation produces the constant cooling effect that makes the faux snow feel cold. Gradually evaporation also causes the snow to dehydrate. Spraying the top with water and fluffing the snow will restore its fresh, fluffy appearance or let the snow dry out completely and store for reuse later. The dry powder lasts forever. Jar contains 100 grams of snow. Test tube contains 10 grams. Jar makes approximately two gallons of faux snow and test tube two cups. Recommended ages: 4 years and up. US$3.99 test tube US$12.75 jar |
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Bead BallWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$6 |
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Color SENSEation
"A tactile coloring or paintint experience, Color SENSEation features eight custom coloring subjects by San Francisco artist Debi Harrison.
These are not just pictures to color….they are printed on heavy paper with dark, deeply embossed lines. These pictures are perfect for visually impaired individuals
learning shapes and outlines. Each picture is titled in English with the title in Braille blind embossed underneath. Dawn Smiddy, an instructor at Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, points out that "Color is a concept. We associate color with memories and senses other than just sight. This is why the concept of color is not perceived the same from person to person. Understanding this as a concept, allows the artist to embark on an exploration into color that is not only useful in the everyday life of the visually impaired artist, but a lot of fun! So allow yourself to enjoy learning and exploring the art of painting. There are no rules that apply to color choices, so experiment. In art, it is moreover about process, NOT the finished product. Challenge yourself with each stroke of the brush!" US$7.99 |
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Happy BlankieMade with luxuriously plush fabric, trimmed and backed with silky, charmeuse satin and embroidered with a cheek-to-cheek smile and plush embossed ribbon nose. So soft, so cute... guaranteed to make you smile! Available in three sizes: small~18" x 18", medium~36" x 40", and large~48" x 56" and four designs: Giggle the Happy Pig, Chase the Happy Dog, Stomp the Happy Frog, and Tumble the Happy Bear, there's a size and style for every need and preference. It's no secret that children adore blankets. Cuddly and comforting, blankets become inseparable friends, cherished treasures. Elders with dementia find fingering plush, soft and silky blankets soothing and appreciate the warmth and comfort of a Happy Blankie "lap robe." When you buy one Happy Blankie, you're really buying two - the second goes to a child in an orphanage, foster child or a hospital. Every Happy Blankie comes with a “Giving is Cool” tag listing a donation code so that customers can choose, from a list of pre-selected destinations, where the One to Share will be sent. Happy Blankies will be shipped separately from other items in an order. US$20 Small (18"x18") / US$48 Medium (36"x40") / US$96 Large (48"x56") |
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Bristle BlocksWhat's old is new again. Spinaroos and Stackadoos are genuine and jazzy Bristle Blocks featuring contemporary colors, whimsical designs, and parts that move and spin. Blocks are chunky, easy to connect, and feel good in little hands. The texture of Bristle Blocks provides sensory input valuable to many special needs children. Sanitizing is easy, making Spinaroos and Stackadoos ideal for hospital playrooms. |
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Bristle Block Spinaroos75 pieces in a reusable plastic storage bin. Twisty bases and intriguing faces add movement and fun. Includes booklet filled with building ideas. US$65 |
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Bristle Block Stackadoos68 basic pieces packed in a reusable zippered storage bag. Includes booklet with building ideas. US$33 |
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