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Ideas to help with writing The Yoropen is a funky pen with an ergonomic design that reduces strain, saves energy and makes writing easier. The Yoropen is perfect for left-handers, people with disabilities and for writing for sustained periods. * A Yoropen refillable pencil is now available!! * Benefits of the Yoropen A change in holding angle from conventional pens allows comfortable and natural writing with the Yoropen; thus improving posture, saving energy and reducing writing strain. The angle of the Yoropen ensures that fingers do not obstruct the field of vision. Excellent for designers. The Yoropen's tripod grip can be rotated enabling the writer to find the perfect writing position. Left handers can simply rotate the grip to the left. For more information click here. |
Calming ideas Some ASD children have sensory issues that means they like the feeling of pressure against their body and therefore weighted blankets or vests/waistcoats can help. The links shown are just examples, you can purchase these from other places too including made to order on Ebay in several different character designs. It is also possible to source these via an Occupational Therapist, or to at least borrow one to see if it helps. |
Time & turn-taking Sand timers can be a very useful tool for "time outs" and also for helping a child understand the concept of time. In our house we use one when the children are on the trampoline, once the sand has gone through it's the next childs turn. Others find a digital timer with an alarm that sounds works better for them, but still they hellp with the understanding of time. |
Hand Hugger triangular pencils are another options to help your child hold a pencil with the correct grip. Alternatively you can try a triangular gripper on ordinary pencils. |
Useful gadgets! |
If you have any information or ideas for this site, please contact web@nasHandR.org |
If you can think of any other good ideas to include on this page, please do get in touch! It's amazing the things us parents manage to find and adapt to suit our children's needs! It might just help out another child. |