Tink n Stink Ltd – SEN Aids

Tink n Stink is an online shop for sensory, therapy and everyday SEN resources, aimed at children and adults with sensory and learning differences — including autistic people and people with ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia — and the parents, schools and therapists who buy for them. Its range is built around practical needs: something safe to chew, something to occupy restless hands, something that makes noise or clothing easier to tolerate, or something that helps a school day feel more predictable.

The business started with a parent. The founder, whose children were diagnosed with ADHD, Asperger's and dyslexia, kept being recommended products that were hard to find in one place, and after long nights of searching decided to gather the best of them in a single shop. The name comes from the family nicknames for a daughter and son. Tink n Stink Ltd has traded since 2013 from a head office and warehouse at Bodymoor Heath in Warwickshire, where orders are processed and dispatched.

The catalogue falls into five areas. Chewing products include chewelry, necklaces, bracelets, pencil toppers and chews for nail biting, thumb sucking and heavy chewing. Therapy tools include ARK Z-Vibe oral motor systems, feeding and drinking aids, and fine motor and occupational therapy resources. Fidget and sensory products cover fidgets, putty, pop tubes, tactile and calming aids and visual sensory items, while toys and games include light panels, mirrors, construction and outdoor play. SEN resources take in ear defenders, sand timers, seam-free socks, no-tie laces, pencil grips and visual organisation charts. Brands stocked include ARK Therapeutic, Chewigem and Tangle Creations. Schools and organisations can order on purchase order, and the shop delivers across the UK and internationally.