This directory includes therapy suppliers, toy stores, and parent teacher stores that sell to individuals as well as professionals. It also includes products that are not intended for therapeutic play yet still have some amazing possibilities. I have not included companies that only sell specific programs for professionals. I'm still working on organizing this Directory - please post a comment if you have suggestions to help me with this!

I have not shopped at all of these companies (I wish!), so unless there is a comment this list is not meant as an endorsement or recommendation - it's just a guide.

When possible, sign up for a free catalog to be sent to your home to make comparison shopping easier. I also have found it helpful to browse therapy supply catalogs and see what they sell and what the products are used for. Then, when I'm out shopping at local stores I can try to find items that might be similar or that I can adapt to help Clara-Bear meet her goals.

You'll notice that many of these companies publish general supply catalogs then feature the same products again in smaller catalogs organized by therapy. If you are idea shopping don't limit yourself by specialty. Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy supplies can overlap. Any of these catalogs or sites could have supplies for sensory challenges or learning disabilities depending on the source of the challenge or the treatment approach.

Some of these sites contain suggestions and activities to keep home therapy fun as well as resource links for parents. Many also have blogs, where guest bloggers might post informative articles, and their Facebook pages can also be a source of information about more than the products they sell.

Here are some tips for doing your own search for specific items:

- Try adding your state name after your key words if you want a storefront.
- Add a diagnosis or medical description to your search to narrow the list.
- Try different combinations of key words and look at the suggestions that your search engine pulls up.
- Key Words to combine for search engines: Physical Therapy, Gross Motor, Positioning, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor, Motor Skills, Sensory, Speech Language Pathology, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Articulation, Oral Motor, Therapeutic Play, Therapeutic Toys, Therapy Toys, Therapy Supplies, Special Needs, Special Populations, Supplies, Tools, Toys, Developmental Toys, Educational Toys, Adaptive Toys, Adaptive Supplies, Children's Resell, Children's Resale, Children's Consignment, Children's, Kid's, Differently-Abled

Combined or General Therapies
Abilitations has online and print catalogs. You can order their main catalog or catalogs for specific areas.

adaptivePlay (that's how they spell their name, it's not a typo) sells toys that they have selected for therapy use and have adapted for use with a switch. Choosing a toy is made easy because they have videos of the toys being used so you can get an idea of whether a toy will be engaging.

At Autism Link you can search for local providers of therapy products by entering your state, zip, etc.

Bee ABle Toys has a section with toy and activity recommendations for children with Autism and Down Syndrome. When I visited their site in May 2009 they were working on a section for kids with Cerebal Palsy.

Communi-Kit is an online store.

Dynavox Mayer-Johnson has been sending me emails and catalogs since Clara-Bear got her Dynavox. I ignored them because I assumed all their products were related to high tech AAC devices and way out of my price range. I was really surprised when I finally looked at their website. They have education and therapy items, even low tech items, that cover a lot of subjects: behavior, communication, cognitive. You can search by age group or by subject area.

Flaghouse Supplies is a sports and PE supplier with a Special Populations section.

Fun and Function can also be ordered in print. They have an active Facebook fanpage where a lot of the discussions deal with Sensory or ASD issues. Schools and therapy providers might qualify for free or discounted shipping.

Special Needs Toys has an online and print catalog.

Sensory University is an online store, they also accept orders by fax.

Southpaw Enterprises has sells physical therapy items, positioning, mobility,fine motor, and Early Intervention products.

Therapro is available online only.

I searched and searched online for a link for Toys-R-Us' Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids and finally called customer service. After a bit of a run-a-round I was told they no longer published their special needs catalog. But don't start a rumor. I was in the store a couple of weeks later and guess what I found? A Handout titled "Top Ten Toys that Speak to Autism," with toy guide, information about the organization Autism Speaks, and the above link to the special needs toy guide of which their customer service department is unaware. I even used their term "differently abled." Visit the FAQ section of their Differently-Abled webpage for information about getting a copy of the guide for yourself or your organization.

Speech Therapy Supplies
Baby BumbleBee dvd's and products are popular among Autistic populations, but they are a language development tool for anybody in need. The site also has great, free, downloadable picture flashcards.

Baby Dipper Bowls aren't just for babies! These uniquely designed, non-slip bowls are designed to help infants and toddlers self feed even if they are still using one hand to feed themselves. You can read my full review here.

Communi-Kit is an online store.

Dynavox Mayer-Johnson (comments are under combined/general therapy supplies)

Talking Child has age specific activities as well as supplies.

Speech Bin is part of Abilitations.

Speechville's online directory.

A Speech Therapist told me about Super Duper, it's one of her favorite sites for things like nuk brushes and oral motor supplies. They also have resources and printable handouts for parents.

Talking Child carries oral motor, sensory, and language development. They have arts and crafts projects and other parent resources.

Theraproducts is available online only.

Sensory Supply Companies
Communi-Kit is an online store.

Flaghouse Supply's online Sensory Solutions catalog.

Integrations is a division of Abilitations and is available online and in print.

Formerly known as Spacekraft, Abilitations Multisensory's homepage states they provide multi-sensory rooms and equipment for populations with neurological challenges and mild ADD.

Sensory University is an online store, they also accept orders by fax.

Learning or Intellectual Disabilities Supply Companies
Attainment Company sells a variety of products for parents and professionals to help individuals with intellectual disabilities succeed in a variety of areas. If your child has developmental delays you might want to check them out, even if your child does not have intellectual disabilities.

Inclusive TLC sells adaptive technology for computers and toys to help individuals with a variety of Special Needs.

Integrations is a division of Abilitations and is available online and in print.

Speechville's online directory.

Therapro is available online only.

Parent Teacher Supplies
Discount School Supplies also has a print catalog. I bought Clara-Bear a set of 4 cube chairs from them after much comparison shopping, and they beat the prices of other online suppliers for product price and for shipping.

Parent Teacher Store is a national chain that sells online and has actual storefronts where you can see the toys. If you do a search on the term parent teacher store and add your state you can find similar stores locally, though they might not be affiliated with this particular chain.

Timberdoodle is a home school supply company that sells a variety of home school curricula, educational products, and neat little things that make learning (and therapy) fun. Their section on Autism addresses the important topic of homeschooling the Autistic child. They seem aware of some specific areas of concern for Special Needs children, like social skills and communication.

Other Websites for buying Toys and Supplies for Home Therapy
B Independent sells a variety of supplies to encourage independence in the Special Needs population. This includes adaptive equipment, low tech communication devices, and exercise equipment.

Enable Mart offers assistive technology for a variety of needs, including cognitive and communication delays. You can order online, by phone, or request a catalog.

Inclusive TLC sells adaptive technology for computers and toys to help individuals with a variety of Special Needs.

Pallets is one of my favorite toy sites. They have free or low shipping and I don't have to pay sales tax in my state. They carry many of the same brand names and items as the companies above, but you have to know your prices - not everything is a discount. Their site search engine isn't that great so it can take a while to find things sometimes. Their clothing and shoe (lots of Stride Rite and Xwide choices) prices are really good, too, and they have a great selection of feeding supplies.

Spread Heads are condiment and toothpaste toppers that have therapy potential and can motivate kids to be more involved in their own self care. Read my review here.

Visual Edge Reading and Writing Slant Boards have magnetic, dry erase white board surfaces, legs that collapse for storage, and at 1.5 pounds are very portable. Click here for my full review.

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