ADHD and Autism Tools: 21 Clinician Favorites
Hey all, this week is Amazon Prime Deal (it’s where they have special discounts on several items for Amazon Prime Members). So I’m bringing you a roundup of my favorite ADHD and Autism tools that are on sale today (note some of the deals will stay throughout the week while others are more time-sensitive and expire after 24 hours).
Amazon as an ADHD and Autism Accessibility Tool
I used to feel a bit embarrassed about how many Amazon boxes came to my door each week. I was embarrassed about what it represented about my capitalistic instincts, and I have mixed feelings about supporting the company itself.
But I’ve recently embraced the fact I am a high-frequency Amazon user. I’ve realized Amazon Prime is one of the most helpful a) accommodations and b) Executive Functioning supports in my life. And I am learning to be okay with this even if it creates some tension with other values I hold.
Amazon Prime as an Accommodation
Stores are really difficult for me and require a lot of energy. Particularly if there is something specific I am trying to find amidst the sea of bodies, sounds, and items. Being able to shop from home saves me loads of energy and sensory spoons.
Amazon as an Executive Functioning Support
I also struggle quite a bit with my working memory. Throughout the week family needs come up (soccer shoes for my son, snacks for school, a present for that birthday party, etc.). If I don’t act on the needs right away I will either forget or that information will live on a post-it note shoved somewhere on my desk. Pulling up my app and being able to accomplish the task immediately means there is one less thing for my mind to hold in mind and brings a lot of relief.
If you aren’t an Amazon Prime member and want to give it a try, you can use this link for a free 30-day trial. Bonus, if you do the free trial this week now you can benefit from some of the incredible Amazon Prime deals happening this week.
Because I love categorizing, here are some Amazon Prime Deals happening today that I’m excited about:
(Disclosure, as an Amazon affiliate, I earn a small commission from purchases made if you click on these links and purchase something).
21 of My Favorite ADHD and Autism Tools
4 Items For Executive Functioning
TIME TIMER 60 Minute MOD Education Edition — Visual Timer for Kids Classroom Learning
Price 26.99; with Prime Deal: 21.59
I love this little clock and how it makes time concrete and visual. Great for children and adults alike!
Knock Knock You Got This Productivity Journal (Blue) - A 6-Month Productivity Tracker Dot-Grid Journal
Price 23.98; with Prime Deal: 20.65
For those who do well with paper and pen to help with focus and goal setting, dot journaling and bullet journaling can be helpful.
Business Source Ruled Adhesive Notes
Price 14.99; with Prime Deal: 12.89
Post-its! But with ruled lines. My handwriting is sloppy and I find it helpful to have lines to guide me, so I’m pretty excited about this find!
C.R. Gibson Multicolored ''Won't Do, Must Do, Don't Want to Do'' Cute File Folders, 11.5'' L x 9.5'' W, 9 File Folders
Price 10.75; with Prime Deal: 8.95
I love these Color-Coded Folders that help organize based on an interest-based nervous system:)
3 Furniture Items for Humans that Like to Move
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Bal
Price: 19.98 Deal: 15:18
A rolling balance chair for adults or children with five built-in legs. These chairs help wiggly humans focus better and are another source of proprioception input!
Gaiam Kids Wobble Stool Desk Chair - Alternative Flexible Seating Balance Wiggle Chair
Price: 59.99 Deal: 40.53
Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk
Price: 359.99 Prime Day Price: 254.99
Standing desks that allow for organic movement throughout the workday can be a game-changer for focus, pain, and health. I’m planning on purchasing this desk myself!
3 Sensory Processing Tools
JBL Tune 710BT Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - Bluetooth Headphones
Price 79.95; with Prime Deal: 64.95
One of my favorite purchases this year has been my over-ear Bluetooth headphones! They help block out more sound and make me feel more insulated.
Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Charcoal with Sengled Bluetooth Color bulb | Alexa smart home starter kit
Price 64.90; with Prime Deal: 19.99
This includes Echo + a smart light bulb. You can control the light bulb through Alexa. There is so much potential with this one. I have been looking for light systems that could be used that announce things like “someone entering bedroom” or “dinner time” for teens that startle easily. I could imagine a family using this setup to be able to communicate with their sensitive teen before they enter the room.
Airbition 12-Inch Rechargeable Oscillating Foldaway Pedestal Fan with Remote
Price 109.99; with Prime Deal: 84.99
A lot of folx with sensory differences struggle with temperature regulation. I love being outside for the energy it gives me, but the heat overwhelms me quickly, so I love the idea of a portable fan. Bonus fans are great for improving sleep environments!
5 Motor-Control and Educational Tools for Kids
Colorations Sidewalk Chalk Classroom Pack, Assorted Set
Perhaps it’s just the way these are color-coded but I find these so soothing to look at (and imagine many Autistic kids would enjoy the color organization of the boxing here). Chalk is a great way to help increase fine motor skills, and encourage games like hop-scotch (which improve proprioception and balance)
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards
List Price: 47.99 Deal: 30.99
I love magnet tiles! They are great for building, manipulating objects, and organizing. (Bonus for therapists, I have several items like this in my MIGDAS kit and this makes for a great item for sensory-based Autism assessments).
PicassoTiles Marble Run 100 Piece Magnetic Tile Race Track Toy Play Set STEM Building & Learning Educational Magnet Construction Child Brain
List Price: 99.99 Prime Deal: 29.99
Flying Orb Ball Toy - 2022 Upgraded Hand Controlled Flying Orb Toy
List Price: 42.00 Deal: 29.99
My son loves toys like these. Bonus they help teach cause and effect, the repetitive nature of them is soothing to many and increases awareness of movement/coordination.
MYNT3D Super 3D Pen, 1.75mm ABS and PLA Compatible 3D Printing Pen
Price: 39.99 Deal: 36.99
Great for creative minds, developing fine motor skills, and STEM exposure.
3 Items For Young Artists
Chalkola Watercolor Brush Pens for Lettering, Coloring, Calligraphy
Price: 38.95 Deal: 17.80
If your child’s special interest is an art, these could be a great addition. Inspire creativity and fine motor skill practice.
20 Acrylic Paint Markers for Canvas, Rocks, Ceramic, Glass, Fabric, Porcelain
Price: 22.95 Deal: 12.70
I love that these work with wood, rocks, glass, and more. So many out-of-the-box possibilities! I can imagine so many of the youngest neurodivergent artists in my life having a blast with these.
Chalkola Washable Dot Markers for Toddlers - 8 Shimmer Dot Paint Markers for kids
Price: 21.95 Deal: 17.80
My kids loved these when they were younger. Painting was out of the question (thank you sensory seeking + hyperactive), so these markers felt like such a nice in-between (they could experience paint but without the drama of meltdowns (mine!). This felt like a way we could paint but without getting paint everywhere--their bodies, the walls, etc
2 Items For Health
Coway Airmega AP-1512HH(W) True HEPA Purifier with Air Quality Monitoring
Price: 229.99 Prime Day Price: 146.20
ADHDers and Autistic people are disproportionately affected by allergies and tend to have more general sensitivities to environmental toxins. Putting in a quality air filter has been one of the lifestyle changes I’ve implemented in the last three years.
LifePro Rumblex 4D Vibration Plate Exercise Machine
Price: 599.99 Prime Day Price: 449.99 (plus $50 coupon)
Recent research has found vibration therapy is effective in increasing proprioception and body awareness).
1 Item For Sleep
Z Gel Memory Foam L-Shape Pillow for Side Sleeping Comfort
Price: 115.99 Prime Day Price: 52.06
Great for side sleepers who could use the extra support and proprioception input!
