Product Reviews

Product reviews

Here is a list of products from various places of things we think could be suitable for children and young people with Asperger's Syndrome, particularly if they have special dietary requirements, or sensory issues with regard to smells or the feel of clothes against skin.

If there's anything else you would like to see on this list, please email us here and we'll see what we can do.

Facecards
	Products on Test: Emotion Expression Flash Cards and CD-ROM packs Coping With Chaos ASTeens Review Face-cards are special flash cards for people with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD or anyone who needs help with understanding feelings and faces. Ten emotion expressions are shown on five cards. Dye sub printing with overlay on standard 'credit-card' CR-80 (53.6mm x 85.5mm) plastic makes the cards easy to handle and very tough. A range of characters is available. Labels are Arial on a light blue background for easy readability. The CD-ROM has fun games and activities for learning emotion expressions, and includes 'eye-gaze', an activity for building eye contact skills. Read more...



The Alpha Music of John Levine
	Products on Test: Amber Orange Grove Siesta ASTeens Review The music was tested by a number of people but in most instances they only had access to one CD out of a whole range. Levine the composer and player of the music stresses that not all the music suits everyone and that many people hate one CD but love another, it is a question of matching the music to the person. Read more...



Seasalt
	Products on Test: Marine blue Invincible S. West flag - organic cotton Cadium green long sleeved T-shirt - hemp ASTeens Review Seasalt is the first UK fashion brand to have its organic clothing certified to soil association standards. It is an innovative, ethical family business based in Cornwall, England, and is now the largest producer of Soil Association certified clothing in the world. The parcel arrived in an attractively designed package which immediately made me excited to open it. Read more...



Green People Organic Lifestyle
	Products on Test: Organic Base Shampoo Organic Base Conditioner Organic Base Shower Bath Organic Base Liquid Soap Mandarin Toothpaste Lavender Bath and Shower Gel Baby Lotion No Scent Sun Lotion SPF15 Children's Lavender Sun Lotion Children's scent free sun lotion ASTeens Review The order arrived quickly and was well packaged using environmentally friendly materials. Read more...


Hawkin's Bazaar
	Products on Test: Mathematical curiosities Horse and magnetic sculpture Stretchy mice and cheese Non-stop spinning top Switch ball Traditional skipping rope ASTeens Review Hawkin Bazaar provide a unique and extensive range of unusual toys and gifts for all ages and to suit all budgets. There are many toys to stimulate communication, cooperation and coordination, and to challenge those who are logically bent. They are marvelous for stocking fillers and stock the worry dolls featured in our book 'Children an Teenager with Aspergers' Anna Van Der Post et al. The products arrived in good time and were well packaged. Read more...


BarKat
	Products on Test: Ice cream cones Gman Cookies (Gingerbread men) Ginger Cookies Crackers Matzo Crackers ASTeens Review BarKat offers a wide range of wheat and gluten-free products and treats. The products arrived the day after the order. All the biscuits were well wrapped, The products were tested by a panel of ten individuals of mixed ages. Some of our testers had Aspergers, some were on a gluten free diet and were therefore familiar with gluten free products and some had never tried any special wheat free biscuits. Read more...


Goodness Direct
	Products on Test: Organic Soap Flakes Ecover Washing Liquid (Delicate) Oliva ASTeens Review Goodness direct is an on-line health food shop with an extremely wide range of products including products for special dietary needs. I have used them before and they have offered consistently good service and have very good customer relations. The package arrived quickly and regular e-mails were received keeping us informed. The products were well wrapped and using environmentally friendly packaging. Read more...


Lovelula
	Products on Test: Weleda Baby Calendula Lotion Madara Ecoface Night Cream Stretch Mark Oil ASTeens Review LoveLula.com stock a range of natural an organic beauty products. The products arrived in an attractive box which would be idea for a gift. The contents were packed in environmentally friendly straw-like material that made the contents appear like a surprise gift. Read more...


Fink Cards
	Products on Test: The Family Pack The Teenage Pack ASTeens Review Fink conversation cards were designed by a mum to encourage her own children to communicate around the meal table. As a child she had felt shy and awkward and so made these cards to help her own children develop good social skills. The cards are in attractive little boxes that invite you to explore inside. Read more...


Green Housekeeper
	Products on Test: The Green Housekeeper essential housekeeper The Green Housekeeper washing up liquid ASTeens Review The Green Housekeeper is a small business that provides 100% natural and eco-friendly cleaning products which are hand produced. They arrive in a little package deliberately making use of old packaging in line with the products' environmental ethos. The customer service is extremely good and efficient. The products arrive in attractive little (250 ml) trigger bottles and are extremely concentrated so only a tiny amount is needed. Read more...


Joe Bloggs
	Products on Test: Grey joggers (123123) Light blue hoodie (126139) Royal blue shorts (129336) ASTeens Review Joe Bloggs is a store targeted at boys and aims to offer an edgy, urban look. Read more...


SurCare
	Products on Test: Grey joggers (123123) ASTeens Review The Surcare range is specially formulated to wash and condition garments for delicate skins that need special attention. Read more...