Amanda's Alligators

These alligators can also be used by the general population for pain relief and relaxation. Amanda's Alligators can be used in any environment where a child may need help calming themselves or staying in one place ex: during homework time, during school work and activities, on the bus to and from school, during dinner time in the chair, on road trips in the vehicle, at bedtime, and during church. Benefits of weighted items: provide sensory input to reduce hyperactivity and distractibility, aid in concentration and organizational skills helping the child academically and socially, comfort and calm the child as if he or she is being hugged, sooth the child to help them sleep, allow the child to understand their relationship to the world, and provide information about the child's movements and positions of the body. Who would benefit from Amanda's Alligators, individuals who have/display: Autism-spectrum disorders, hyperactivity, attention disorders, agitation in crowded settings, difficulty with changes in routine, decreased proprioceptive or body awareness, difficulty with relaxation, and tense or sore muscles/joints.