New Autism Awareness Items Listed in the SHOP

 Autism Awareness Bracelet Custom & Personalized - Blue Heart Puzzle

Made with soft white vinyl upper and faux suede with bead tension closure.

 

Custom 12" Autism Awareness Superhero doll with personalized cape!
Made with soft fleece and felt and premium fiber fill.
Customize your doll with your choice of boy or girl, hair color, eye color, and superhero colors.

Please visit my Etsy Shop for more information and pricing. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/155436483/autism-awareness-super-hero-rag-doll?ref=shop_home_active

 

*All proceeds from KBAF's Autism Awareness line will be donated to help pay for therapies for a child with Autism. *

You can find more Autism Awareness items are located here:https://www.etsy.com/shop/kissedbyafrog?section_id=13833747

Can't find exactly what you're looking for? No problem! Contact me with your ideas and together we will create the perfect quiet book, felt board or toy for your child!

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Communicating with the Autistic Munchkin - American Sign Language Activity - ASL Flash Cards

As you already know, I have been busy, busy, busy creating learning designs for my little guy. I keep being told that early intervention is the key. So, I keep plugging away dreaming up and researching new ways to help him grow and feel more comfortable. After he was diagnosed with Autism we started using some sign language at home. Before school was out for summer he could sign "bus" and "more cheese." 

Through my research I have found that because Munchkin Face is a visual learner and a "mimic" that sometime (more often than not really) he can repeat what hears and sees but may not actually understand it. With us using sign language with him we are not only working with his strengths but also reinforcing and encourage more language development while promoting a real understanding. 

In an effort to continue to build on the sign language he already know and work toward a few of his specific IEP goals I created these AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE activity books. 

 

 All embroidery is done with a multi-needle embroidery machine and each individual felt play piece is heat sealed for professional, long lasting quality. 

MORE LEARNING LINE TOYS AVAILABLE:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kissedbyafrog?section_id=13735977

More felt board totes and toys coming soon! Please be sure to check back often!

PLEASE NOTE:
All quiet book pages, felt board totes and toys in the Learning Line section are designed by a Certified Teacher to enhance your child's educational experiences and foster a lifetime love of learning.

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Here we grow again...

How would you like to turn your child's art work into a custom Quiet Book or Felt Board or Softie?? 

Well, with the help of our creators and designers now you can!


Customize your quiet book pages and felt boards with the help of your kids!

Have your kids draw pictures of what they love most - be it dinosaurs, space, safari, deep sea diving, the beach, anything their little hearts desire! Then, take a picture of it or scan it and send it to me. Together, we will decide on which elements you would like to have included in your custom quiet book pages and what color schemes you want to see. It's that easy!

Quiet Books are a great way to keep your kids occupied on long car trips, during church, and any other time you need a few minutes of peace and quiet!

Set Includes:
1 felt board tote (as seen here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/153758317/prehistoric-felt-board-tote-and-15-felt?ref=shop_home_feat ) or a 2 page quiet book spread and up to 15 felt pieces for hours of creative and imaginary play. 

Quiet book pages and pieces are handmade. Exact colors and fabrics may vary depending on availability. . Please contact me for a custom listing if you're wanting additional pieces or with any questions you may have.

All embroidery is done with a multi-needle embroidery machine and each individual felt play piece is heat sealed for professional, long lasting quality. Products are created in a pet and smoke free studio. 

MORE LEARNING LINE TOYS AVAILABLE:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kissedbyafrog?section_id=13735977

More felt board totes and toys coming soon! Please be sure to check back often!

PLEASE NOTE:
All quiet book pages, felt board totes and toys in the Learning Line section are designed by a Certified Teacher to enhance your child's educational experiences and foster a lifetime love of learning.

Can't find exactly what you're looking for? No problem! Contact me with your ideas and together we will create the perfect quiet book, felt board or toy for your child! Please read listings carefully and ask any questions before ordering. 

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Did you think I hopped out of the pond for good?

Did you think I hopped out of the pond for good? Well, I do not blame you one bit. I have been and continue to struggle with finding the right balance. I am sure you all know what I mean. We have had so much going it lately. 

A few months ago I was reading Sweet Song Bird blog. Evey's was talking about her sweet little "Aspie Boy." As I was reading her story and their journey I kept thinking to myself...Munchkin Face does that...his done that a few times...he does that...oh goodness...hmmmm, I wonder if Munchkin Face is Autistic. 

And thus began our journey. I took him to PAT and had them conduct the dial...he scored a 3! A 3 out of 88! Now that is a heck of a delay! If we are talking in terms of percentiles like with height and weight he scored in the 9th percentile. 

Due to the significant delay he was moved on to the School District SPED evaluation. Again HUGE delays and he qualified for early childhood special education. We made an appt with his pediatrician and got a referral to a developmental specialist. And what I knew, what I had known since I read the Sweet Song Bird  Blog that day was confirmed. My sweet little Munchkin Face was Autistic...

I was prepared...I was ready for the diagnosis. I knew! Had I not read Evey's words that day I would never have suspected Autism. I would have gone on with life thinking that the littlest dude just had a speech delay because he was premature. I would not have known...I would not have been prepared...and he would not be getting the help that is so vital to his development. 

He now gets 720 minutes of Special Education and therapy from the school weekly. Plus 2 in home speech therapy sessions a week (an hour each). 

I have spent last few months researching and developing a new line of toys with Munchkin Face in mind.

Here are some of the latest designs from KBAF...