When I was a child growing up with cerebral palsy, there was almost no disability representation in books. Thankfully, things have changed and we're telling our own stories now. theabilitytoolbox.com/cerebral-palsy-books-aut... #CerebralPalsy #Disability #OwnVoices
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Fidget jewelry can help #neurodivergent people — individuals with #anxiety, #autism, #ADHD, #SensoryProcessingDisorder, and more — cope with the stress of daily life. theabilitytoolbox.com/fidget-jewelry-anxiety-a... #FidgetJewelry
Chewelry, also known as chew jewelry, can help people on the autism spectrum, as well as those with sensory processing disorder, ADHD, and other #neurodivergent conditions to manage their sensory needs. theabilitytoolbox.com/chewelry-sensory-chew-je... #Autism #ADHD #Chewelry
Representation is important, and these funny t-shirts and sweatshirts are a great way to rep your chronic illness. theabilitytoolbox.com/chronic-illness-t-shirts... #ChronicIllness #Spoonie #Fibromyalgia
Chronic illness pins, stickers, and patches are a way to let the world know where you stand — even on the days you can't stand. theabilitytoolbox.com/chronic-illness-pins-sti... #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Spoonie
The #autistic community has been speaking out because we need more than #AutismAwareness. We need #AutismAcceptance theabilitytoolbox.com/autism-acceptance-pins-b... #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPride
Children’s books about disabilities and differences used to be rare when I was growing up, but are becoming more popular. theabilitytoolbox.com/childrens-books-about-di... #KidLit #Disability #Inclusion
Board games and card games are loved by people of all ages and social backgrounds and there is a good reason for that — they are great tools for learning, socializing, and enjoying leisure time. theabilitytoolbox.com/board-games-blind-low-vi... #Blind #LowVision #BoardGames
#SensorySwings are important tools to help children and adults with conditions such as #autism and #ADHD self-regulate and live their best lives. theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-swings-autism-ad... #SensorySwing #SensoryRoom
With so many products on the market aimed at helping insomniacs get a decent night’s sleep, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some #spoonie specific tips! theabilitytoolbox.com/sleep-insomnia-chronic-i... #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Painsomnia
This in-depth guide to sensory chairs can help you evaluate the wide variety of options available and choose the right active seating for your needs. theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-chairs-autism-ad... #SensoryRoom #Autism #ADHD
Here are gift ideas for almost everyone on your shopping list so you can support these innovative small business owners with Down syndrome. theabilitytoolbox.com/down-syndrome-small-busi... #DownSyndrome #TheLuckyFew
Sensory lights are becoming more popular in sensory rooms and classrooms across the world. Here are some of our favorites. theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-lights-kids-adul... #Autism #ADHD #SensoryRoom
Mental health books such as self-help books and trauma-related memoirs have gotten more diverse. theabilitytoolbox.com/mental-health-books-bipo... #MentalHealth #BlackMentalHealth #LGBTQMentalHealth
I grew up with my younger brother who has Down syndrome, and back then, I never once ran across a character with his genetic condition. Thankfully, young readers today have many options. theabilitytoolbox.com/childrens-books-down-syn... #DownSyndrome #TheLuckyFew
We want apparel and accessories that support #neurodiversity acceptance and demonstrate how we embrace our ADHD brains. theabilitytoolbox.com/adhd-merch-funny-t-shirt... #ADHD #Neurodivergent
If you struggle as I do, these fidget toys for skin picking can help you direct your focus elsewhere and address your needs in a healthy way. theabilitytoolbox.com/fidget-toys-skin-picking... #FidgetToys #SkinPicking #Trichotillomania
Seeking fashionable stoma covers, catheter covers, tube tape, and crutch pads? theabilitytoolbox.com/stylish-medical-aids-gla... #ChronicIllness #Disability #MobilityAids
We love these educational and funny dysautonomia t-shirts, stickers, and pins. theabilitytoolbox.com/pots-dysautonomia-t-shir... #Dysautonomia #POTS #ChronicIllness
We’ve got the ultimate guide to wheelchair accessories to make life easier while transforming you into a style icon. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/wheelchair-accessories/ #Disability #Wheelchair
If you need to take a lot of medications, these pill organizers can help keep you on schedule, and even do so with style! theabilitytoolbox.com/pill-organizers-cases-me... #ChronicIllness #SpoonieGifts #Disability
These thoughtful mental health gifts can help you provide support for a loved one when they need it most. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/mental-health-gifts/ #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #PTSD
Let’s take an in-depth look at recommended migraine relief products and home remedies that are proven to be effective for helping to manage this complex condition. theabilitytoolbox.com/migraine-relief-home-rem... #Migraine #ChronicMigraine
Chronic pain + insomnia = painsomnia. If you can't sleep because of arthritis, joint pain, or muscle aches, try these tips for a good night's rest. theabilitytoolbox.com/painsomnia-cant-sleep-ch... #ChronicPain #Painsomnia #ChronicIllness #Spoonie
These small kitchen appliances make cooking easier for people with arthritis & disabilities that affect hand strength & fine motor coordination. theabilitytoolbox.com/kitchen-appliances-limit... #Disability #Arthritis #ChronicPain
These #SensoryToys help adults with #autism, #ADHD, #anxiety, #SensoryProcessingDisorder, and other forms of #neurodiversity who #fidget and #stim. theabilitytoolbox.com/autism-sensory-toys-adul... #FidgetToys
These autism books are all written by actually autistic authors who understand the spectrum firsthand and support neurodiversity.
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #OwnVoices theabilitytoolbox.com/autism-books-autistic-wr...
These cerebral palsy books include memoirs and children's books, and they're all written by authors who have CP themselves. #CerebralPalsy #Disability #OwnVoices theabilitytoolbox.com/cerebral-palsy-books-aut...
This fidget jewelry is ideal for adults with autism, anxiety, and/or ADHD who need to stim and meet their sensory needs. #FidgetJewelry #Stim #Autism #ADHD
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This chewelry can help adults, teens, and kids with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing needs. #Autism #ADHD #Chewelry theabilitytoolbox.com/chewelry-sensory-chew-je...