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Other Products We Endorse
Time Timer - http://www.timetimer.com
The Time Timer provides a visual method to judge how much time is left without having to know how to tell time. When students can understand the passage of time they are better able to self monitor and regulate their activities and behavior. A better awareness of time has been observed to help to reduce stress and anxiety for many individuals with ASD. ABTA educators have successfully used the Time Timer and encourage both educators and parents to consider this product.
Watchminder - http://www.watchminder.com
This terrific device looks like a sports wristwatch and displays text messages like MEDS, RELAX or PAY ATTN up to 30 times a day. It is private reminder system with a vibration (or beep) alert. Use any of the 60 preprogrammed messages or create your own personal reminders. All of this is done without a computer or paging service. This device has been found to work well by ABTA educators for individuals at the high end of the autism spectrum and other individuals with attention and executive functioning deficits.