In 2005 our son was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Asperger Syndrome.  SPD and ADHD didn’t sound so bad; we had expected as much.  It was when the developmental pediatrician said the word “autism” that our world came crashing down. 

 

In typical mom-fashion, I set out to learn all that I could about my son’s diagnoses.  We wanted to do as much therapy as possible while his young brain was still developing. In my quest to locate therapeutic resources, I was hard-pressed to find any comprehensive line of autism-specific products.  Growing up in a family distribution business, it wasn’t a far leap to think “why can’t we do this for autism.”  In living with the challenges of autism 24/7, I wanted to create a product line that would take the sting out of autism for both child and family.

 

With the help and support of family and my colleagues at Hydrotech, Inc., Got-Autism opened for business in November 2008.  The Got-Autism store now features over 1000 therapeutic, educational, and sensory solutions for the autism spectrum, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and other learning and behavioral differences.  Just like those on the autism spectrum, our product offering is broad and unique.  We also carry the latest resources for parents, educators, therapists, and professionals working with developmental disabilities.  From oral motor fidgets to social skills activities to customized indoor sensory gyms, we have products for all ages, abilities, and budgets. 

 

Our mission is simple:  to help those with autism achieve satisfying and productive lives. Ultimately, we want to encourage and give hope to families raising children with autism.  In this endeavor, Got-Autism donates 5% of every purchase back to the autism community. Each year we financially support seven local and national autism non-profit organizations.  From sponsoring awareness events, funding therapy services, to helping with the costs of training autism service dogs, we believe in paying it forward.  We not only want our customers to be inspired, but also empowered.  This is the inspiration for our work. 

 

Got Autism?  Yes!   We do too! 

Sincerely,
Tamara Andersson
President / Founder
Got-Autism, LLC

Tammy@got-autism.com or (888) 237-4988

  Tammy, Lucas, and Noah the dog