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Harkla Weighted Blanket for Kids and Adults Harkla Price: $79.98 - $129.99 Product Type: sensory stimulation, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical The perfect weighted blanket for a good night’s sleep. Are you or your child strug- gling to relax or fall asleep? If so, then maybe it’s time to invest in a weighted blanket. Our sensory weighted blankets are designed with your family in mind. Whether you are buying one for trouble sleeping or sensory processing disorder, you’ll be happy you finally made the in- vestment in a weighted blanket. And with a weighted blanket, you have a healthy way to relax and reduce anxiety by simply laying down with your blanket instead of taking pharmaceuticals and supplements. It’s a completely natural sleep aid. Our goal at Harkla is to help you and your child live a happier, healthier life. We both know getting a good night’s sleep is one of the highest priorities for reaching that goal. Join the thousands of people who have benefited from a Harkla weighted blanket, today! Harkla Weighted Compression Product Type: learning aid, sensory stimulation, preschool, elementary, secondary Disability: learning, physical Are you looking for a tool to help your child feel secure, calm, and focused? Hark- la’s weighted compression vest for kids with sensory issues, autism, and ADHD combines the sensory input tool with a wearable by applying pressure tosensitive areasof the body. Simply place the vest over your child’s clothing, and watch your little one return to feeling grounded and in control. A perfect addition to the classroom, pack the weighted compres- sion vest with your child’s school supplies for on-the-go sensory integration therapy. It works well on travel, too! Improve both their and your car rides with a vest providing deep pressure sensory input. The weighted compression vest for kids is made out of soft neoprene and is built to last. Unlike other brands, Harkla has built- in ventilation using mesh to make sure your child stays cool while receiving the sensory integration therapy benefits. <a href=”https://harkla.co/collections/front- page/products/weighted-compression- vest”>Click here to learn more! Harkla Weighted Lap Animal Harkla Price: $44.99 Vest Harkla Price: $59.99 Product Type: learning aid, sensory stimulation, preschool, elementary

Price: $99.98 - $119.99 Product Type: sensory stimulation, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical Hug-like calming effect Sensory input through compression and swinging $25worth of hardware included free for an easy setup Holds up to 200 lbs - safe for your child. A RELAXING PLACE FOR YOUR CHILD TO HANG. Looking for the perfect place for your child with sensory needs to feel relaxed and have fun? Harkla’sindoor therapyswing is a great addition to the bedroom or sensory room. Harkla Compression Sheet Harkla Price: $29.99 - $39.99 Product Type: sensory stimulation, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, learning, physical Soft, comfortable, and made with sensory needs in mind Machine washable Improve bedtime with compression Easy to set up and designed to last THE PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR CHILD’S BEDROOM Bedtime IMPROVED! Have you struggled to help your child relax and get restful sleep? Start your journey to better sleep (and mood!) with a compression sheet. The compression sheet offers deep touch pressure (like a hug!) which helps regulate the nervous system. This releases melatonin helping relax your child. The melatonin turns into serotonin leading to deeper, more restful sleep. You’ll love how your child curls up under the compression sheet as they relax and drift to sleep. EASY TO SET UP AND REMOVAL - MADE MACHINE WASHABLE Children get messy (and sweaty!). That’s why our sheet is an easy on/off the bed and designed to be machine washable. Simply slide the sensory sheet over the mattress like a sleeve. The sheet fits snugly around two- thirds of the bed leaving plenty of room for both the head and feet to stick out accommodating those who prefer their feet not be compressed. Harkla Hug Harkla Price: $69.98 Product Type: preschool, elementary Disability: cognitive, learning, physical The Harkla Hug combines a sensory input tool with the fun of a toy! Inflate the pea pod chair and watch your child explore. Now made with flock vinyl, this durable peapod sensory chair is a perfect addition to a sensory room. The inflatable peapod for autism applies much-needed pressure to sensitive areas of the body helping your child feel grounded and in control. This cozy canoe is perfect for autism. It stirs a sense of adventure while the compression provides a calming comfort where your child can feel secure. Use this sensory

Cards (U.S. Patent 8,360,779), readers can have customizable support to improve ATTENTION, COMPREHENSION and RETEN- TION of content read in books, documents and MORE! These physical reading aids also have a digital desktop companion called the Reading Focus Cards app (U.S. Patent 8,360,779) for PC and Mac. Hands-On Math Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $229 Product Type: adapted play/ manipulative, instructional material, sensory stimulation, elementary, secondary Disability: learning, physical Hands-On Math manipulatives helps students grasp abstract concepts. Kids learn when their hands are purposefully engaged, while math manipulatives help students grasp abstract concepts. Incor- porates both big ideas to teach a wide range of standards-based math lessons to students with intellectual disability and/or autism, regardless of age.

processing disorder tool to add comfort and joy in your child’s life. The Harkla Hug provides Deep Touch Pressure (DTP) in the form of firm tactile sensory input or proprioceptive input to the whole body. When administered to the whole body, Deep Touch Pressure therapy (DTP) has a calming, organizing effect on children and adults alike. Harkla Pod Sensory Swing Harkla Price: $59.99 Product Type: sensory stimulation, preschool, elementary Disability: physical If you are looking for sensory or therapy swings to help your child relax and get their bearings in, then you’ve come to the right spot. Our autistic swings are made of high-quality but comfortable canvas that your child will want to spend hours in. Our Pod Sensory Swings are used by oc- cupational therapists for autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder. The Pod Sensory Swing provides a hug-like effect for little ones by providing Deep Touch Pressure (DTP). The Pod Sensory Swing also provides vestibular input. From infancy through adulthood, vestibular in- formation contributes to the development of muscle tone, balance, eye movements, and more. Using slow, linear movements with Pod Sensory Swing (back and forth, side to side) gives much needed vestibular input and creates a feeling of calm in your child. However, many families purchase them simply because they are a fun place for your child to hang out in! Since our indoor therapy swing safely hangs from your ceiling, your child can receive the calming sense of wellbeing that swinging brings right in your home. Harkla Sensory Body Sock Harkla Price: $29.99 Product Type: sensory stimulation, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, learning, speech Do you wish your child had an easier time relaxing? The Harkla body sock is designed with autism and sensory issues in mind. Your child will love to play, stretch, or relax in our sensory sock! HELP YOUR CHILD DE- VELOP SPATIAL AWARENESS Not only do sensory socks for kids help to soothe and calm, but a body sock can also encourage your child to explore their movements by pressing and stretching the material. Start developing right away with the activity guide created by occupational therapists provided in each therapy socks package. STAND UP TO THE TOUGHEST OF PLAY- TIMES Designed with double-stitched seams and strong snaps instead of velcro.

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Hands-On Math 2 Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $299

Product Type: instructional material, preschool, elementary, secondary Disability: learning, physical A great continuation from Hands-On Math that includes 12 interchangeable number lines and sets of color-coded number pieces. There is an instructor’s guide that has 120 lessons with consistent 22-page format for Big Idea concepts, vocabulary, practice pages, story problems, quizzes, and challenge exercises along with an image library and PDFs for printing ad- ditional materials are included on a USB flash drive. Hands-On Math for Early Numeracy Skills Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $299 Product Type: adapted play/ manipulative, instructional material, learning aid, preschool, elementary Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech Hands-On Math (HOM) for Early Numeracy Skills is primarily for preschool students with an intellectual disability or autism. It is based on two premises: (a) students with a disability learn well when their hands are purposefully engaged, and (b) math manipulatives help students understand abstract concepts. The HOM for Early Nu- meracy Skills Curriculum is an introduction to concepts included within school math standards. It is a skills-based program focused on early numeracy concepts. Harkla Compression Sensory Swing Harkla

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