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Guess who we met at the Toy Fair today.... the lovely Apollo! What a sweet guy he is, he spent ages doing magic tricks on my eldest son Sebastian and actually managed to impress him which isn't easy. Oh and I found SO many cool things to add to my store so keep an eye out for lots of new stuff arriving soon....

Thank you so much to all of the beautiful people that donated to help out Clifton Creek Primary School after their devastating loss during the bushfires. Thanks to your generosity we sent up a car load of stuff (we seriously couldn't squeeze anymore in!) and we also had $600 cash to go towards their new water pump for their vege/sensory garden. I am so proud of our wonderful community. Jody If you would like to donate directly to the school there is a donation account set up for them - Bendigo B …

Hey lovelies, I have been asked to help out Clifton Creek Primary School which has been burned to the ground and they have lost everything This is a list of items that are needed for their ASD kids so if you can help out with any of the items please let me know asap. If you could drop to me in Altona North or Altona Meadows today or tomorrow I would really appreciate it so I can organise to get it to them asap. - fidget balls- noise cancelling headphones and earmuffs- weighted toys- move a …

Hey lovelies! I will be at the Wyndham Disability Expo this Friday with lots of great Sensory Christmas gift ideas so come along and say hi!There will be over 80 local and state wide NDIS and non NDIS service providers and disability specific services in our community exhibiting, plus there are various information sessions throughout the day which are free to attend so it will be a great informative day out! Hope to see you there! www.wyndhammedia.com.au/en/all-events/wyndham-disability-expo …

Autism Discussion Page on Stress, Anxiety, Shutdowns and Meltdowns: Proactive Strategies for Minimizing Sensory, Social and Emotional Overload.Bill Nason's newest book, and the third in the series, has finally been released and is available now!! Bill writes in a practical, easy to understand and follow style with helpful advice whether you read from cover to cover or just flip to the appropriate section that you need at the time.In his latest addition to the series he focuses on Anxiety, Shutdo …

Is it bad that I have bribed my kids with a trip to the supermarket to buy whatever lollies they want instead of dealing with Halloween costume drama...? I think it's a win-win really...Every year we spend forever going from shop to shop as all three boys get more and more annoyed at the lack of costumes that they like and would actually wear. Sensory issues with scratchy fabric, face paint, wigs and hats all mean that most things get crossed off the list straight away so we all end up frustrate …

People are always asking me for activities to work on emotions with their kids so I was stoked to find these new emotion card sets at one of my suppliers. They work on identifying emotions, expressing emotions and on self-calming techniques so are a great addition to your sensory and teaching tool box. Available in-store and online now.

OMG we all squealed with with excitement when the new Squishmallows arrived, they are sooooooo cute and squishy!!!!Squishmallows are made from super soft marshmallow-like, lovable plush. Their cosy polyester fibres make them machine washable and suitable for all ages. Squishmallows come in a range of size and are ready to be your best friend!They offer comfort, support and fun! They can be used as a couch companion, pillow pal, bedtime buddy, travel mate, or as a friend in times of need. Squishm …

This weekend I finally managed to take a couple of days off to spend some time with my boys and my mum who was visiting from NZ. After a crazy day at the show on Friday, it was a lovely change to head to the botanical gardens on Saturday. It was a great sensory experience as we explored paths and secret gardens, smelled all of the herbs in the herb gardens (we even found a plant that smelt like pineapple!), walked up and down hills and stairs, saw lots of beautiful, colourful flowers, spotted …

Brumotactillophobia. It's a real thing and can make meal times really difficult for some families.  As it turns out, brumotactillophobia is actually a mild form of obsessive compulsive disorder with varying severity. Our Re-Play Divided Plates and Trays are the perfect solution to keeping all those foods and sauces separate, and best of all the entire range is made from recycled milk bottles so is good for the environment too! Check out the entire Re-Play range here which also includes bowl …