AutismFreeZone.Com: Give and Get Free Autism-Related Products
Tuesday June 24, 2008
Give away autism products you no longer need to family that needs them. Get products you're looking for from another family that been there and done that. What a great, simple idea - especially considering the fact that the simplest products, when the word "autism" is printed on them, can become multi-hundred-dollar investments!
Randy Abrams has put the idea to work at the AutismFreeZone. In addition to a Craigslist-like product exchange environment, he's also created separate spaces where resource groups, therapists, and business owners can advertise, offer discounts, and generally make themselves known.
The key to making this site a success is participation. I've got a pile of autism books I've read and no longer need - not to mention some DVD's, a pack of "inference" cards, and several sensory toys. Keep your eyes on the AutismFreeZone if you're interested!
Comments
Lisa- “inference cards?” What are they and I’ll take them!
Kyle reads so well, but starting having “attitude” problems when the time came in his reading program to start predictions and inference, reading comprehension, etc., (very common with hyperlexics) so I’m very interested in helping him past that.
And thanks for making me feel that I’m not alone with the “born with autism ” thing!
jen