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Magnetics

When you live on the autism spectrum like we do you soon realize that anything all natural that works is a smart way to go. I do not understand exactly how or why magnets work, therefore, we lean not on our own understanding but on the understanding of our Maker. Magnets are a natural part of God's creation, we tried them and they work for us.

Find out if  Nikken's magnetic products will work for you. See also our blog entry 

Essential Oils

Autism therapies are expensive; are you searching for practical solutions to use on a daily basis and without a big time commitment or ongoing expensive obligation?

  • Do you prefer to use all natural methods over prescription drugs?
  • Does your child need help falling asleep or staying asleep?
  • Essential oils can help modify behavior and enhance sensory therapy strategies
  • Essential oils can help reduce anxiety and improve focus and concentration

Read more about essential oils. Find out if they will work for you.

Solutions Around the House

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Childproof cabinet locks

We found that the safety locks that have a magnetic key for opening work the best.

Fencing

This is an absolute must. Some tips are to get an 8-12 foot privacy fence. Typically the flat face side of the privacy fence is facing out. If your purpose is for the safety of a family member that is severe on the spectrum you will want the flat side facing into your property so that the family member does not use the cross support as an aid to climb it. If you have a concern about digging under or over then something like chicken wire added on as diagrammed can solve that.

  

BioMetric Locks

A key for every door gets to be extremely annoying. BioMetric locks that can recognize a fingerprint and open is easier to manage when there is an uncooperative child in the other hand.

Door Alarms

One on every exterior door is useful, but be sure they each sound different so you know which direction to run in.

Water Cut off Valves

My son has flooded a couple of homes. Installing water cut off valves to the bathtub and other water sources can save you from a big headache. I would recommend that these be put in a convenient place, concealed, lockable. If they are not convenient then they will not always be used.

  

Sinks that auto shutoff

My Son has fluctuated my Water consumption from 4800 Gallons in a Month to 24400 Gallons. Getting those Bathroom Sink Faucets you find in an office building where they shut them selves off will more than pay for itself.

Gates

Baby Gates are useful but after a Child with Autism is able to push past you're in trouble. Having Dutch doors, or wooden gates that are the same size as a baby gate but hinged and heavier will help greatly.

 

Odor out enzymes

Some children with Autism, Experience CVS (Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome) or they take far longer to potty train. If you can get rid of all Carpeting you will be better off, but if you cannot then they make Odor-Out Enzymes that help manage extreme cleaning jobs.

Also consider different flooring options: Tile, Stained And or Sealed Concrete

 

WebCams

An InfraRed webcam in our son's room helps us see if we really need to go in and take action or if he is just fitting. You know if you open the door to check then the child will be awake regardless of what Schrodinger may have led you to believe.

 

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Draut and Sons is a Demolition, Grading and Hauling contractor serving metro Atlanta and surrounding areas in Georgia.

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