fuzzy slippers?

I posted on a special education forum to see what other teachers across the country are doing, and one answer just stuck out with me. "I wear fuzzy slippers during assemblies, so my student can rub the fuzzy part and sit still."

This may be just the innovation I have been looking for.  We've all hear of the Koosh Balls and widgets, but I don't think many people have thought of changing their wardrobe to meet the needs of students. Now what an adaptation! I'm not telling all special educators to wear fuzzy slippers around, but just to look at the environment which is given to you, and figuring out how it can altered to meet the needs of every student.