Out-and-about amenities made for kids with special needs

Outings with children can be both exciting and challenging, but regardless, things rarely go exactly according to plan. The stress of unexpected occurrences is even greater for parents of children with special needs. Challenged Creative Project run by FELISSIMO recently released a line of personal amenities that helps children with developmental disabilities and those who accompany them to prepare better for excursions. During the design phase, FELISSIMO collaborated with LITALICO Development Navi, a portal site for family members concerned about their children’s development.

Some children with developmental disabilities tend to struggle with hyper-sensibility, remembering to pack what they need and organizing their personal belongings. The four user-friendly amenities, developed with these needs in mind, have proven popular amongst not only children with special needs but also adults, regardless of gender or ability.

1) Slip-in backpack liner

The most common struggle for people with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) during an outing turns out to be locating items in bags as a result of disorganization, according to a survey conducted by LITALICO Development Navi. This mesh backpack liner makes the contents of each compartment visible and offers color-coded pocket dividers of appropriate sizes for specific items. Each pouch has a tiny clear pocket that’s designed to hold a picture indicating what goes inside.

2) Handy satchel wallet

The survey also revealed the most difficult things to do at the cash register is recognizing the different kinds of coins, and getting them in and out of a wallet. This satchel wallet was invented to solve these problems. The mesh fabric of the coin pouch makes all the contents easily visible, and the zipper opens the front cover 180 degrees, so finding the correct coins is simple and stress-free. Two slots for paper money are built in to sort bills and make them easily accessible because the wallet can be folded outwards.

3) Fabric sticker for clothes tags

This item was developed to lighten the stress of children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) who struggle with hyper-sensibility. According to the survey, half of the respondents’ children indicated they were bothered by “scratchy tags” inside of their clothing, with some children refusing to wear these clothes entirely. The specially designed fabric sticker is made of a soft material that can be attached to clothes with an iron. The comfortable clothes tag is approximately the size of a postcard and can be cut to an appropriate size for any clothing.

4) Amulet pass case

This item is designed for transportation or sports facility passes and includes a “help mark” tag, which can be used to ask assistance in public places. The cute design, which resembles other keychains or amulets, allows children to wear the passes discreetly. The case can be flipped to conceal the front whenever desired. It is easy to attach it to a bag using the strap with a hook. The pass case is perfect for storing smaller items like tickets.

Because of the insightful and compassionate effort invested in these products, they spoke to an even wider community than was first intended. This line exemplifies how, by sharing our struggles and hopes, we can help design innovative products and gradually make the world an easier place to live.