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Sensory Stimulation and Relaxation
Sensory Issues can be a large issue for children on the Autism spectrum. This selection of products include both guides for teachers and parents on sensory stimulation therapy and toys that provide children sensory stimulation through touch, sound and sight.
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Boing Swing with lanyard - light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand |
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APboingSW
Boing light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand. Covered in an ergonomically designed ribbed rubber they are perfect for dazzling juggling shows, magic games or just as cool tactile mood lights. Chose from 3 light modes (constant colour, slow phase and fast phase) and 7 colours, moving from one to the next simply by squeezing the ball. The Swing is a small Boing mounted on a lanyard for wearing around your neck, or for dazzling swinging effects! Uses replaceable button batteries (included). Also available in large and small sizes (no lanyard).For ages 6 and up.
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Starting Sensory Integration Therapy : Fun Activities that Won't Destroy Your Home or Classroom |
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ARSSIT
This is the second edition of this award winning book. It includes and new, extensive introductiond to Sonsory Processing Disorder, diagnoisis, evaluation, Occupational Therapy and overstimulation.
Over 100 activities and games for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPDs) are then presented under the headings Tactile Activities, Gross Motor Activities,Visual Activities, Auditory Activities, Activities with Smell, Oral Motor, and Fine Motor Activities.
Written by a parent , this book is practical and includes activities that require minimal time, money and cleanup. Children will have fun while exercising the seven sensory muscles (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, oral, vestibular and proprioceptive). Activities can be enjoyed with others, and help with social inclusion and peer interaction.
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Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Aspergers Syndrome : Different Sensory Experiences - Different Perceptual Worlds |
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JKSensoryBOG
The ability to perceive accurately stimuli in the environment is basic to many areas of academic, communicative and social functioning. Although people with autism live in the same physical world and deal with the same 'raw material' their perceptual world turns out strikingly different from that of non-autistic people. It is widely reported that autistic people have 'unusual' sensory perceptual experiences that may involve hypo- and hypersensitivity, fluctuation between different 'volumes' of perception and difficulty interpreting a sense
In this book, Olga Bogdashina attempts to define the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism identified by autistic individuals themselves. Often ignored by many professionals, this is one of the main problems highlighted by autistic individuals. This book singles out possible patterns of sensory experiences in autism and the cognitive differences caused by them. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and intervention issues with practical recommendations for selecting appropriate methods and techniques to eliminate the problems and enhance the strengths.
Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism is vital to teachers and other professionals working with autistic individuals to fully comprehend sensory perceptual differences in autism. This book will help readers select appropriate methods for dealing with autistic individuals. In addition, parents of autistic individuals and autistic individual themselves will find the information will enable them to initiate relevant strategies and environmental changes to facilitate more effective learning.
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Tangle Toy - Hairy |
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TangleHairy
This Tangle is 18cm long and covered in a latex free, hairy rubber texture.
Tangles are based on the concept of infinity and continuous motion. Once you put a Tangle in your hand, you just can’t put it down! Tangle is a series of 90-degree curves, connected and able to pivot at each joint. It has no beginning and no end--just continuous motion. It can be a puzzle, a movable sculpture, a desktop toy, a fidget, a brain tool, an anti-stress device.
Tangles are silent and calming. They do not disturb or disrupt others. Which makes them great as a self soothing tool in classrooms, on public transport, at home, work, on the go ...anywhere.
Tangles are not recommended for children under 3 due to small parts
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Tangle Toy - Jr Fuzzy |
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TangleJrFuzzy
This Tangle Jr is 18cm long and covered in a fuzzy velvet feel texture.
Tangles are based on the concept of infinity and continuous motion. Once you put a Tangle in your hand, you just can’t put it down! Tangle is a series of 90-degree curves, connected and able to pivot at each joint. It has no beginning and no end--just continuous motion. It can be a puzzle, a movable sculpture, a desktop toy, a fidget, a brain tool, an anti-stress device.
Tangles are silent and calming. They do not disturb or disrupt others. Which makes them great as a self soothing tool in classrooms, on public transport, at home, work, on the go ...anywhere.
Tangles are not recommended for children under 3 due to small parts
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Tangle Toy - Metallic |
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TangleJrMetal
This Tangle Jr is 18cm long and covered in a smooth, latex free metallic texture.
Tangles are based on the concept of infinity and continuous motion. Once you put a Tangle in your hand, you just can’t put it down! Tangle is a series of 90-degree curves, connected and able to pivot at each joint. It has no beginning and no end--just continuous motion. It can be a puzzle, a movable sculpture, a desktop toy, a fidget, a brain tool, an anti-stress device.
Tangles are silent and calming. They do not disturb or disrupt others. Which makes them great as a self soothing tool in classrooms, on public transport, at home, work, on the go ...anywhere.
Tangles are not recommended for children under 3 due to small parts
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Tangle Toy - Jr Textured |
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TangleJrTextured
This Tangle Jr is 18cm long with bumps and grooves, providing a tactile and visual sensory stimulation. (Note colours may vary from pictured)
Tangles are based on the concept of infinity and continuous motion. Once you put a Tangle in your hand, you just can’t put it down! Tangle is a series of 90-degree curves, connected and able to pivot at each joint. It has no beginning and no end--just continuous motion. It can be a puzzle, a movable sculpture, a desktop toy, a fidget, a brain tool, an anti-stress device.
Tangles are silent and calming. They do not disturb or disrupt others. Which makes them great as a self soothing tool in classrooms, on public transport, at home, work, on the go ...anywhere.
Tangles are not recommended for children under 3 due to small parts
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Tangle Toy - Therapy |
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TangleTherapy
This twistable therapy device is a new ergonomic approach to stress relief, as well as a manipulative for hand therapy. It is made of ABS plastic with a soft (latex free) rubberised material coating. Pieces are textured with small bumps to stimulate touch. It is larger than the Jr varieties, measuring approx 50cm in length.
Tangles are based on the concept of infinity and continuous motion. Once you put a Tangle in your hand, you just can’t put it down! Tangle is a series of 90-degree curves, connected and able to pivot at each joint. It has no beginning and no end--just continuous motion. It can be a puzzle, a movable sculpture, a desktop toy, a fidget, a brain tool, an anti-stress device.
Tangles are silent and calming. They do not disturb or disrupt others. Which makes them great as a self soothing tool in classrooms, on public transport, at home, work, on the go ...anywhere.
Tangles are not recommended for children under 3 due to small parts
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Early Intervention Games |
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JWEarlyIntGames
Children with Autism or Sensory Processing Disorders are often preserved as needing to be fixed; however much research suggest that playing with these children can help them find the joy in interacting with others. This book, by occupational therapist Barbara Sher provides a wide range of fun and novel games for the home or classroom that help enhance and increase social, motor and sensory skills. Each game explains the lessons acquired through the activity and provides ways to modify the game so that everyone, regardless of skill level and sensibility, can play along.
Sections include Gross Motor Games, Fine Motor Games, Water Games, An index of Games by Sensory System or Skill (Proprioceptive, Visual, Vestibular, Tactile, Auditory, Motoric, Oral Motor, Social, Turn Taking, Calming)
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Boing - light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand. |
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APboing
Boing light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand. Covered in an ergonomically designed ribbed rubber they are perfect for dazzling juggling shows, magic games or just as cool tactile mood lights. Chose from 3 light modes (constant colour, slow phase and fast phase) and 7 colours, moving from one to the next simply by squeezing the ball. Uses replaceable button batteries (included). Also available in large size and with lanyard.
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Boing Large - light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand. |
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APboingLRG
Boing light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand. Covered in an ergonomically designed ribbed rubber they are perfect for dazzling juggling shows, magic games or just as cool tactile mood lights. Chose from 3 light modes (constant colour, slow phase and fast phase) and 7 colours, moving from one to the next simply by squeezing the ball. Uses replaceable button batteries (included). This large size is 75 mm. A small size is also available.
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Practical Sensory Programmes for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Special Needs |
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JKSensoryProg
Children with autistic spectrum disorder often have sensory processing difficulties. They may be very sensitive to particular sounds or materials, or unresponsive to injuries. This book offers a six-step approach to developing a successful program to help children cope with sensory input. It includes activities that concentrate on touch, sound, taste, vision and movement; providing advise on how to use the activities and ideas for using activities to stimulate communication.
The book includes photocopiable checklists to assess children’s sensory reactions, sleep patterns, sense of movement and use of eye contact. Parents, occupational therapists and education professionals will all find this book beneficial.
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Can't Eat, Won't Eat : Dietary Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. |
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JKCantEat
Finding out your child has Aspergers or autism can be devastating enough, but when you discover that he/she won’t eat 99.9% of all food in the known universe, the fun really starts. This was the situation for the author who writes a reassuring guide for parents with practical methods of dealing with the problem. As well as drawing on her own experience Brenda Legge writes this book with other professionals in the field.
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Tangle Toy - Keyring - Aliens |
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TangleKeychainAlien
This Tangle Jr is 18cm long and made of 18 interconnected 2cm plastic pieces. It can easily be clipped onto a belt buckle, schoolbag, backpack or purse, and always be by your side. Great for kids to take to school. (Tangles are not recommended for children under 3 due to small parts)
A great fidget toy for children with Autism or Aspergers !
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Tangle Toy - Keyring - Ant Picnic |
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TangleKeychainAnts
This Tangle Jr is 18cm long and made of 18 interconnected 2cm plastic pieces. It can easily be clipped onto a belt buckle, schoolbag, backpack or purse, and always be by your side. Great for kids to take to school. (Tangles are not recommended for children under 3 due to small parts)
A great fidget toy for children with Autism or Aspergers ! Also great for fine Motor Skill Development.
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Touch and Match -Wooden Board |
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LATouchMatch
This is a wonderful, tactile match-up board. The base board is made from pine, with smooth polished, curved edges. Each of the 10 circle spaces contain a different texture (red Velcro, grey wool carpet, retain, fine sandpaper, yellow tennis ball fur, white foam, black rubber, orange corrugated cardboard, white cotton fabric, and Hessian. The blue wooden circles include inserts that match the base board.
A fabulous resource for children with vision impairment, and also for sensory therapy (perhaps with children on the Autism spectrum). This game also helps to heighten fine motor functions associated with touch.
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Learn to have FUN with your SENSES |
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ARFunSenses
This book represents an introduction to the human senses for kids. It might be your child’s first "read about your own problems" guide. It explains what can go wrong when the brain inappropriately magnifies the messages sense organs send to it. It is best suited to late primary to early-mid high school students.
Making inappropriate responses to sensory input from various senses is commonly referred to as sensory processing disorder, or SPD. It is also a common symptom of Autism and Aspergers. The child avoids, resists, or becomes emotionally upset about experiencing sensory awareness, to a level that significantly interferes with a child’s ability to perform the necessary major functions of daily living.
This book is a therapy guide for any child with sensory issues.
This book could be used independently, by the child, or with the help and support of a parent or therapist. The book is divided under chapters, each dealing with a different sense. Each section includes quizzes that help the child identify their sensory sensitivity. The book then provides lots of helpful ideas and tips for children to help them manage their sensory issues. How to plan ahead, avoid surprise and take charge.
We really do highly recommend this book! A wonderful resource for parents and children alike.
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Tangle Toy - Relax |
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TangleRelax
The Tangle Relax is a textured fidget toy and physio therapy tool. It is an approx 38 cm long loop, approx 1cm wide. It is great as a stress release toy as well as a manipulative hand therapy tool. It is made of ABS plastic with soft (latex free) rubberised material coating. Pieces are textured, with small bumps to stimulate touch.
They are great for kids and adults. Very popular quit smoking aid, therapy tool and fidget toy for children with Autism, Aspergers and anxiety disorders.
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Chew Necklace : Onyx (black) |
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ChewNlaceBlack
Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
This black chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for!
Specifically designed and manufactured by us, our chew necklaces are safe for children (over 3) to wear, to self sooth; or for mum to wear and have on hand when needed (especially handy for young children and toddlers).
The strap is made of soft silky rope with a safety releasing "break-away" clasp, so they are not a strangling danger.
The chew stone is 5cm in diameter and is made from the same silicone approved material as most baby teething toys. They are non-toxic, and contain no harmful chemicals; and are latex and lead free.
Highly recommended by Occupational and Behavioural Therapists, Orthadontic Professionals, parents and Autism speciallists.
Stringently tested by children with Aspergers and Autism aged 4 to 14 years....read full details online now
They have been tested for fully developed teeth, however it may be possible for children to bite through the stone, and therefore should be used at the parents discretion.
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Chew Necklace : Green Marble |
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Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
This Green Marbled chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for!
NOTE : Each marbled pendent is unique and patterns and colours may vary from photo
Specifically designed and manufactured by us, our chew necklaces are safe for children (over 3) to wear, to self sooth; or for mum to wear and have on hand when needed (especially handy for young children and toddlers).
The strap is made of soft silky rope with a safety releasing "break-away" clasp, so they are not a strangling danger.
The chew stone is 5cm in diameter and is made from the same silicone approved material as most baby teething toys. They are non-toxic, and contain no harmful chemicals; and are latex and lead free.
Highly recommended by Occupational and Behavioural Therapists, Orthadontic Professionals, parents and Autism speciallists.
Stringently tested by children with Aspergers and Autism aged 4 to 14 years....read full details online now
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Chew Necklace : Blue Marble |
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Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
This Blue Marbled chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for!
NOTE : Each marbled pendent is unique and patterns and colours may vary from photo
Specifically designed and manufactured by us, our chew necklaces are safe for children (over 3) to wear, to self sooth; or for mum to wear and have on hand when needed (especially handy for young children and toddlers).
The strap is made of soft silky rope with a safety releasing "break-away" clasp, so they are not a strangling danger.
The chew stone is 5cm in diameter and is made from the same silicone approved material as most baby teething toys. They are non-toxic, and contain no harmful chemicals; and are latex and lead free.
Highly recommended by Occupational and Behavioural Therapists, Orthadontic Professionals, parents and Autism speciallists.
Stringently tested by children with Aspergers and Autism aged 4 to 14 years....read full details online now
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Chew Necklace : Purple Pearl |
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ChewNlacePurple
Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
This Purple Pearl chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for!
Specifically designed and manufactured by us, our chew necklaces are safe for children (over 3) to wear, to self sooth; or for mum to wear and have on hand when needed (especially handy for young children and toddlers).
The strap is made of soft silky rope with a safety releasing "break-away" clasp, so they are not a strangling danger.
The chew stone is 5cm in diameter and is made from the same silicone approved material as most baby teething toys. They are non-toxic, and contain no harmful chemicals; and are latex and lead free.
Highly recommended by Occupational and Behavioural Therapists, Orthadontic Professionals, parents and Autism speciallists.
Stringently tested by children with Aspergers and Autism aged 4 to 14 years....read full details online now
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Chew Necklace : Violet Pearl with Grape Scent |
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Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
This Violet with Grape Scent chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for!
NOTE : This variety of our chew necklaces is grape scented. Our test group described the smell as just like hubbabubba. Scent is strong and should last 6-12 months. It is created using food grade scent, and is 100% safe for children.
Specifically designed and manufactured by us, our chew necklaces are safe for children (over 3) to wear, to self sooth; or for mum to wear and have on hand when needed (especially handy for young children and toddlers).
The strap is made of soft silky rope with a safety releasing "break-away" clasp, so they are not a strangling danger.
The chew stone is 5cm in diameter and is made from the same silicone approved material as most baby teething toys. They are non-toxic, and contain no harmful chemicals; and are latex and lead free.
Highly recommended by Occupational and Behavioural Therapists, Orthadontic Professionals, parents and Autism speciallists.
Stringently tested by children with Aspergers and Autism aged 4 to 14 years....read full details online now
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Chew Necklace : Red Pearl with Stawberry Scent |
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ChewNlaceRedStr
Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
This Red Pearl with Strawberry Scent chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for!
NOTE : This variety of our chew necklaces is strawberru scented. Scent is strong and should last 6-12 months. It is created using food grade scent, and is 100% safe for children.
Specifically designed and manufactured by us, our chew necklaces are safe for children (over 3) to wear, to self sooth; or for mum to wear and have on hand when needed (especially handy for young children and toddlers).
The strap is made of soft silky rope with a safety releasing "break-away" clasp, so they are not a strangling danger.
The chew stone is 5cm in diameter and is made from the same silicone approved material as most baby teething toys. They are non-toxic, and contain no harmful chemicals; and are latex and lead free.
Highly recommended by Occupational and Behavioural Therapists, Orthadontic Professionals, parents and Autism speciallists.
Stringently tested by children with Aspergers and Autism aged 4 to 14 years....read full details online now
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Chew Necklace : Set of 6 : 1 of each (Black, Blue Marble, Green Marble, Purple Pearl, Red Strawberry and Violet Grape) |
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ChewNlaceSet6
This set includes 6 necklaces, 1 of each (Black, Blue Marble, Green Marble, Purple Pearl, Red Strawberry and Violet Grape), for the price of 5. You can change the selection by adding a note at checkout/on your order. If you do not specify you will get the colours above.
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Switch Pitch - Large |
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KASwitchLRG
Handheld, magical colour-flipping ball - toss it in the air and watch the colours magically flip from one colour to the other as you catch it! This is the large size which is 10 cm wide.
A fun, portable, toy to develop fine motor control
These balls are cleverly designed, interconnected, aerodynamically designed plastic pieces that flip over when you throw them gently up and down. If fact they do not work if you are throw them hard or too fast. Making them a great calming toy, requiring children to slow down and concentrate on their hand movements.
This is the larger size (100mm diameter) and is available in pink/blue, green/orange, green/blue or yellow/blue
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Switch Pitch - Small |
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LASwitchSml
Handheld, magical colour-flipping ball - toss it in the air and watch the colours magically flip from one colour to the other as you catch it! This is the small size which is 7 cm wide.
A fun, portable, toy to develop fine motor control
These balls are cleverly designed, interconnected, aerodynamically designed plastic pieces that flip over when you throw them gently up and down. If fact they do not work if you are throw them hard or too fast. Making them a great calming toy, requiring children to slow down and concentrate on their hand movements.
This is the small size (70mm diameter) and is available in pink/blue or green/orange
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Jacobs Ladder |
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LAJacobLad
A colouful toy that's been popular for so long, there was one found in King Tutankhamun's tomb! Made up of 12 50mm x 50mm blocks of wood held together by silky ribbons, when the ladder is held at one end, blocks appear to cascade down the ribbon. This effect is a visual illusion which is the result of one block after another flipping over.
All coloured paints are non-toxic, PLUS being made of wood they are durable and tough enough to withstand the stresses of children year after year.
Great for developing fine motor skills control or as a novelty toy that can keep you entertained for hours!
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Scrunch Ball - Large 41cm (16") |
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Scrunch it up and take it away...blow it up and start to play!
They are made from a soft rubber compound that makes them the worlds most catchable ball—great for children with poor fine motor skills and young children. Plus it is soft, light and safe for indoor use!
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Scrunch Ball - Small 23cm (9") |
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DBZScrBallSml
Scrunch it up and take it away...blow it up and start to play!
They are made from a soft rubber compound that makes them the worlds most catchable ball—great for children with poor fine motor skills and young children. Plus it is soft, light and safe for indoor use!
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