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These Special Products Were Used in the November 7 Show

Abilitations was again chosen to work with the design crew of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for the November 7th episode. This time, Abilitations sent the team of Sue Wilkinson and Cecilia Cruse, occupational therapists that specialize in sensory processing disorders in children. Their mission? To help Ty Pennington and his miraculous team design the perfect sensory play space in the basement for the Vardon family's 12 year-old boy with autism and a visual impairment.
The result? Nothing short of amazing, and well-suited to meet the special needs of this child. In addition, we offered some suggestions to make his bedroom more comfortable and calming for a good night's sleep. Abilitations is extremely grateful for the opportunity to play a part in helping such a deserving family. We offer the products below that we used or recommended for the November 7th episode. Most products can be ordered online from the Abilitations store, or call us directly at 1-800-850-8602 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm ET). We are experiencing technical difficulties with the "search" function on our Store pages. To see descriptions of the products please use the "Add items by part number" link in the Store. You may add items to your cart and review the details, then keep the item in the cart, or delete it before checkout. Don't worry...no product will be sent to you unless you specifically keep it in the cart and pay for it at checkout. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Click here to see products used in the October 3 show (Garay family)
Click here to see products used in the November 28 show (Burns family)
Basement Sensory Room
 SENSATRAK
After searching long and hard for the perfect tube, and not finding it, we decided to design our own. SensaTrak is the most visually, vestibularly, tactilly and auditorily stimulating tube available. Each clear vinyl tube is filled with colored balls that provide visual, tactile and auditory effects as they flow through the colored chambers. Chambers are also numbered and lettered. Kids, therapists and parents have all fallen in love with this one. Just the slightest movement inside the air-filled tube provides children with a variety of motor and sensory input while challenging their tilting reactions. Requires a power inflator. Approximately 40"D. Weight limit 65 lbs.
1-26216-694
$105.99 ea.
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 EXPANDABLE SENSAPIT
Expandable SensaPit (4 panels) combines highest quality vinyl for durability, with visual appeal. All "Sensa" products feature large primary and secondary colored banners permanently suspended inside the inflatable side walls. The panels are printed with numbers and letters that are visible through the transparent walls, from both inside and outside the pit. All SensaPits inflate and deflate through rapid-air-flow valves. Each of the 4 side panels have a 24" floor flap that overlaps with the other panels, creating full floor coverage. Comes with 1,000 balls.
1-02031-694
$429.99 ea.
Additional panels may be purchased increase the size or change the shape from a square to something else. Each panel is designed with a strap-and-buckle retainer system to securely link to the other panels.
1-02615-694
$49.99 ea.
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 Moodlight Mood Magic!
Imagine serenity at your fingertips. This mood-enhancing light is an environmental .state. changer that dramatically enhances the way the mind and body work together. Engine running fast? Use cooling color and rhythms to evoke calm.and focus. Is your engine running slower than slow? Pulse, non-rhythm, and intense colors charge up your system to alertness and work readiness. This quality, plug-in light with convex durable plexi-glass has 7 preset programs or a programmable version you create, from an easy-to-use remote control. Dimensions 24" x 24" (61cm x 61cm).
1-06742-142
499.00 ea.
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 FUN RIDE
Working with a child who exhibits poor fine-motor skills? Grasping and squeezing is much more fun to learn on a ride, not to mention the vestibular gains. Fun Ride is a durable troller unit that provides kids with a joy ride...the only catch is they have to hang on. Benefits include fine-motor, intrinsic and upper extremity strengthening as well as improvements in vestibular orientation. Fun Ride includes a 35 foot steel cable, all hardware for easy assembly and easy-to-follow instructions.
1-02438-694
$45.99 ea.
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 BOLSTER SWING
Bolster swings are a must for sensory integration therapy as they encourage righting reactions, adjustments to linear acceleration and motor planning. The bolster swing features 2 connection points at each end for attaching both (more stable ride) or one at each end (more challenging). Supplied with a beam which may be attached either to the swing frame or directly to a ceiling joist. May also be attached to the Rotator. Ropes are adjustable. Covered with non-slip material. 37"L x 29"diameter.
2-02377-694
$546.50 ea.
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 SENSORY GARDEN BOARD SET
This incredible selection of sensory boards creates a veritable garden that awakens the sense of touch. You configure the boards in a variety of patterns or choose one or two for a specific exercise. Finely crafted from beech wood with a natural oil finish. Each system includes one hanging strip and 10 boards, each with different wooden textures. Ring not included.
1-04278-694
$899.99 ea.
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 Health-Bounce All-Inclusive Bouncer
The single-most safe, stabile, and accessible bouncer in the world! Developed by the original inventor of the trampoline…this is a truly a dream come true. Children, and adults with visual impairments can independently use the Health-Bounce. Sturdy enough for wheelchairs and standers, this amazing tool offers movement experiences that were previously impossible for the multiply-impaired. A multitude of benefits from bouncing are enjoyed by the able-bodied…now everyone can experience the joy and health from Health-Bounce. Rebounding improves focus and attention, releases endorphins that enhance mood, increases metabolism, stimulates digestion, and is totally fun! Measures 78” diameter, bed height 20”, overall height 75”, weight 110 lbs.
2-06486-694
$1,499.00
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 CO-OPER BAND
Made of sturdy 2 -1/2" (6cm) diameter latex tubing covered with soft velvet-like fabric. Co-Oper Bands create stretchy resistance that encourages group cooperation and movement. 8' (2.4m) circle diameter.
1-03192-694
$49.99 ea.
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 TUMBLE FORM ROLL 24" X 8" (61 x 20cm)
The Tumble Forms name speaks for its own durability. Soft, yet firm and brightly-colored adaptive shapes for rolling, rocking, balancing, weight-shifting, positioning and coordination. These bolsters have a solid core to prevent bottoming out. The coating is seamless, urine-resistant and easily cleaned. Includes a 5-year warranty.
2-42730-694
$133.99 ea.
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 COREDISK BEANBAG PELLET FILLED
Inflatable, 12" (30cm) diameter CoreDisks can be sat or stood upon. Disk can be used to provide stability for positioning, or active, free-flowing instability for development of balance skills or trunk strength. The more are you add (using standard athletic needle and pump) the less effective the beanbag filling becomes. Yellow only.
1-09052-694
$24.99 ea.
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 THE AMAZING STRING THING
Let's you or your children create a magical string effect of light nearly 3 feet (1m) in the air. Point it up, down, even sideways and watch as the string playfully dances in mid-air. Measures 4"L x 9"W x 4-1/2"H (10cm x 223cm x 11cm), can be held in the hand or set it it's tabletop cradle. Battery operated, instructions included.
1-02757-694
$20.99 ea.
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 FISHBOWL FIDGETS
Awesome fidget opportunities presented as an adorable ocean-themed collection. Twelve unique, non-toxic textural and movement critters from the sea; jellyfish, starfish, anemone, urchins, sea snails, seaweed, and stretchy eels. Comes with 2-gallon break-resistant bowl.
1-04574-694
59.99 ea.
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 STEAMROLLER CRAWL-THRU
Designed to provide the ideal heavy work that many kids with neurological processing disorders (SID, autism, etc.) need. The individual (small child up to average size adult) crawls between the sets of rollers just like being wrung through a clothes wringer. Pressure can be adjusted by varying the tension on the springs. Requires supervision at all times. Provides deep pressure input and assists with motor planning and processing. 29"W x 33"L x 16"H (74cm x 84cm x 41cm).
2-00863-694
$575.99 ea.
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 CANDO BALL CHAIR WITH ARMS
The mobile ergonomic seating system combines the benefits of ball therapy with the convenience of a chair base. The ball is held securely in place by the base. Height adjustable with removable and adjustable back. Metal chair frame and arms.
2-04127-694
$249.99 ea.
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 SUPER ENORMOUS PLAY TUNNEL 9'L X 2'4"D
Super fun, enormous tunnel is 9' long (2.75m) with a 2'4" (.71m) diameter! The largest children can crawl through, and most can even sit up inside the tunnel. Connect several of them together for a curving, extra-long tunnel journey your kids will never forget. Tunnel easily folds down for carrying around and compact storage, and even folds into its own shell so you don't have to worry about a carrying bag or straps. Made of super-tough, flame-resistant, 70-denier-nylon tent material that resists tearing. Interior steel construction wires are completely covered for the safety of the child inside.
1-00261-142
$69.99 ea.
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 VIBRATING SNAKE
The Vibrating Snake is a friendly, snakelike shape which vibrates along its whole length. It can be wound around the back, waist, hips or wherever you want to stimulate the sense of touch and heighten awareness. Features 2 vibration speeds. Switches on at end caps. Requires 2 "C" batteries (not included). Approximately 30". Color may vary.
1-23461-694
$27.50 ea.
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 PHYSIO GYMNIC 75CM/29 1/2" DIAMETER, RED
Ideal for children with SI, ADD, low tone or processing disorders. We bring you some of the best therapy balls for kids and adults alike. Additional sizes and quantity discounts available, also a choice of balls with and without "stability legs". Please call Abilitations 800-775-7966 for more information on other balls. You choose the size by measuring the individual's arm length (arm pit to finger tips) and ordering the closest ball size.
1-63360-694
$27.99 ea.
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 SITBALL COVER - LARGE for 65-75cm Balls
SitBall Covers were initially designed to turn Therapy Balls into chairs. Sitting on balls is among the most dynamic methods available for improving trunk stability. The cover's patented construction, integrated floor ring, 4 seat-ring grips and our own exclusive multi-color Pebbles material provide a level of support, security, stability, warmth, texture and visual appeal that's impossible to achieve with roto moldeding alone.
1-00426-694
$40.50 ea.
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 MAGIC RODS SET/4
Rigid acrylic rods which glow intensely under UV light. Highly encouraging to touch. Supplied in sets of four. Size: 1"D x 12"L (3cm x 30cm).
1-01760-694
$84.99 set
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 UV RATTLE TUBE RED, YELLOW OR GREEN
Clear plastic tube filled with UV blocks that glow brilliantly in UV light. Available in three colors: red, yellow and green. Shake it, watch the blocks move and listen to the rattle noise. An excellent tactile tool for developing grip skills. Size: 9"H x 2"D (23cm x 5cm).
1-01768-694 RED
1-01769-694 YELLOW
1-01767-694 GREEN
$37.99 ea.
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 IMAGE CAPTOR
This 7" x 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" frame is filled with chromed pins that encourages tactile awareness with the placement of a hand. Remove the hand and an impression is left behind. Ideal for individuals with sensory deprivation or sensory integration needs. Shipped in assorted colors.
1-45181-694
$20.99 ea.
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 TANGLE LIGHT TRIP
Light-Up Tangle provides individuals of all ages the fun and enjoyment of fine-motor manipulation along with the therapeutic benefits: fine-motor control, improvements in dexterity, concentration and focus and problem solving.
1-04870-694
$39.99 ea.
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 4' x 6' x 1-3/8" Blue & Yellow Mat
Durable cross-link polyethylene foam, with 18 oz. vinyl coated cover for long lasting use. Blue and yellow only. Hook-and-loop fabric on ends allows the mat to be hung on walls as crash pads.
2-30360-694
$151.99 ea.
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 Airwalker Swing
Encourages Sensory Integration, Coordination and Spatial Awareness.
Specially designed Spandex sack that can be suspended from either a properly installed ceiling bolt or a swing (using the Safety Rotational Device sold below). Stretchy material provides enough resistance to allow children to bounce and move, or just lie still (250 lb weight limit). 60"L x 50"W, can also be laid out flat on floor. Includes 7' heavy-gauge nylon webbing strap for adjustable height.
1-42042-694
$299.99 ea.
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 Safety Rotational Device for Airwalker
Bolts into ceiling and allows for free swinging movement. Sold separately from Airwalker Swing.
1-35041-694
$98.99 ea.
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 Safety Snap
Safety Snap holds a working load of 1,000 pounds (453kg).
1-07030-694
$21.50 ea.
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Bedroom
 SINGLE PELT RUG - IVORY
A natural sheepskin rug product, ideal for placing in a chair, wheelchair, Softplay mat or water bed. Can be shaped to suit. Soft, cuddly and very tactile. 23"W x 40"L (58cm x 102cm).
1-01561-694
$199.99 ea.
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 SOMATRON MUSIC MATTRESS
A mattress like no other, the Somatron Music Mattress offers a soothing, therapeutic vibroacoustic experience while lying down. The mattress features two vibroacoustic speakers, one in the back section and one in the lower leg section. Speakers are covered by soft 5" (13cm) thick foam, with hospital-approved stain- and tear-resistant vinyl, fluid proof, non-allergenic, bacteria-resistant, anti-static and fire resistant. Mattress measures 74"L x 39"W x 5"H (188cm x 99cm x 13cm). User manual included.
2-02940-694
$1,295.99 ea.
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Miscellaneous Products
 SENSORY GARDEN GUIDE BOOK
20 page book full of informative and fun ideas to bring your outdoor sensory garden to life. Whether you have a plot of land or just a patio, this guidebook walks you through how to create and experience a sensory garden. Written by two women who share their love for gardening and children, Debbie Kissel and Lu Luby.
1-03844-694
$17.99 ea.
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 SCENT BALL DIFFUSER
Use aromatherapy to minimize the discomfort of colds and allergies, and clean interior environments. Whether you pick the convenience of an inhaler, or the room distribution of a diffuser, aromatherapy is an important step toward better health.
1-06297-142
$15.99 ea.
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 LAVENDER OIL 10ML
Used by generations of parents, clients and therapists, lavender oil gently encourages sleep. 10ml bottle. The plug in diffuser is easy to use, sold separately, see item 1-06297-142 above.
1-06304-142
$9.50 ea.
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 INSOMNIA RELIEF INHALER
Convenient scent inhaler, just an arms' length away when placed on your nightstand. Fall asleep using natural essential oils.
1-06292-142
$5.99 ea.
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 MOZART EFFECT VOL.II CD RELAX, DAYDREAM & DRAW
The Mozart Effect CD music is wonderful for inducing relaxation. It inspires right-brain, creative thinking processes. Most frequently used for individuals that take longer than 15 minutes to fall asleep. In the classroom it is used to create a body relaxed-mind relaxed state. It is often used in relaxation stations, or at naptime or quiet time. Although listed as music for children, these instrumental selections have assisted colicky babies, stressed adults, and those with Alzheimer's to fall asleep peacefully.
1-22103-142
$19.99 ea.
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 ChewEase
Whether you are encouraging chew for self-regulation or for strengthening jaw muscles, ChewEase is a terrific, convenient solution. Each ChewEase features 3 safe, non-toxic, plastic chewing objects that are linked together and can be taken anywhere. Colors may vary.
1-02105-694
Qty. 1-11, $6.29 ea.
Qty. 12+, $5.99 ea.
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 Jiggler Basketball Player & Cheerleader Set
Calming input of low intensity vibration, with a fun sports theme. Chewable and durable oral facial massager. Runs on 1 AA battery (not included). Give the head a twist to turn it on.
1-04591-694
$24.99 set
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 Native Drums CDs (Set of 3)
Percussion of the drums combined with native flutes and wilderness sounds create incredible calming input for children and adults alike. Frequently purchased by programs or families with autistic children. Set of 3 CDs.
1-03381-694
$47.99 set
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