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LucasWorks

Our goal is to bring you products that help you to help your child, and to employ people with disabilities in the production and sales of these products.

What's New

News on products and other things that we think might interest you...

Parenting an Autistic Child

If you are a fellow parent of an autistic child, or just someone who wants to find out what it's like to walk a little in our shoes, please enjoy the read...

Autism Training
Designed for parents and other adults, this autism training offers tried and true techniques that help you create order from chaos!
Autism and Oral Surgery
For most of us, having wisdom teeth out is NOT an experience that we look forward to. For someone with autism, oral surgery will need careful planning before, during and afterwards.
Autism, Preparing for Adulthood
Lucas turns eighteen years old this year, and that makes him an adult in the eyes of the law. With autism, preparing for adulthood means taking care of certain things.
Gift for Autistic Child
Choosing a gift for an autistic child takes some imagination, but once you get the hang of it, it's amazing what you'll come up with.
Autism Safety
For a child with autism, safety issues must be addressed at home, at school and in the community.
Beyond School
How does someone with autism cope with the sudden absence of school, something that's taken up most of their days since they can remember?
Autism and Vacation
For many families, "autism" and "vacation" are an impossible idea. But we've found a way to put the two together in a way that's helped us all!
Our Summer Vacation
We spent our summer vacation camping in South Dakota, where our friends made a vacation place for anyone with any disability!
Autism and a Dog
Lucas has always loved "puppy dawgs", as he calls them, calling attention to them whenever he sees one on the street or in a car. Alan and I discussed it and decided to consider getting Lucas a dog.
Autism Walk
If you've never been to an Autism Walk, you're missing out on a terrific, fun-filled event!
Teaching Tip for Autistic Child
There are so many things you can teach using this single teaching tip for your autistic child.
Autism and Exercise
Watching videos coupled with 10 days of fabulous food means it's time to combine autism and exercise!
Autism and Holidays
Some tips and insights for helping make autism and holidays go a little more smoothly.
Giving Thanks
There will come a time when you begin giving thanks, even though you never thought you would.
Visual Schedule for Autism
Using a visual schedule for autism in your home can make such a difference in ALL of your lives.
Autism World
Here are some interesting peeks into the "autism world" of an autistic teenager. Lucas tries very hard to understand the world in which he lives, and occasionally, his dad and I get glimpses of just how hard that struggle is for him.
TV Guardian
DID YOU KNOW... that Sanyo makes TVs, VCRs and DVD players with a feature called, "TV Guardian", which can be programmed to shut out bad language on TV, videos or DVD's.

LucasWorks was started by Lauren Padgett, mother of two terrific children, one of whom (Lucas) is autistic and mentally retarded. Lauren and her husband, Alan, saw the two-fold need for products that would help Lucas in his daily life, and the eventual need for Lucas to have employment.

Autism Awareness Jewelry

Made with the help of people with autism and developmental disabilities, our Autism Awareness Jewelry actually TEACHES people something about autism!
We even offer jewelry for Fragile X Syndrome!

Autism Awareness Bracelet
Autism Awareness Keychain/Purse Charm
If you don't wear jewelry, or are allergic to some alloys in pewter or silver, you can still help to spread autism awareness with this keychain or purse charm.
Autism Awareness Bookmark
Just like our Autism Awareness Bracelets and Keychain/Purse charms, this bookmark is made by people with autism!
Eyeglass Chain
Spread autism awareness with an eyeglass chain made just for you.
Autism Lanyard
If you have, or work with, someone with autism, you won't find a prettier way to wear your ID than with our Autism Lanyard.
Autism Necklace
Handmade by someone with autism, this 2 piece necklace set can be worn many different ways to spread autism awareness.
Fragile X Syndrome
Our beautiful bracelet for Fragile X Syndrome awareness is also made by people with autism and developmental disabilities. 10% of the purchase price of every bracelet will be donated to the Fragile X Research Foundation (FRAXA), to help fund very promising research that may lead to help for both people with Fragile X Syndrome AND people with autism!
Fragile X Keychain/Purse Charm
Looks great on a keyring, purse or backpack, and 10% of your purchase price is donated to FRAXA.

Autism Awareness
We have a great line of designs on everything from t-shirts to teddy bears at our new CafePress Autism Awareness Products store! You can see all our CafePress designs here, along with a link to the store!

Independent Living Aids

Our Independent Living Aids are gentle reminders that they can use every day to help them with these important life skills!

Teaching Temperature
Our unique and vibrant Apparel Indicating Weather Thermometer shows "what to wear out there!" Its patented design makes teaching temperature concepts easy.
Child Placemat
This child placemat has silhouettes of a plate, napkin, fork, knife and spoon on it, so that your child will be able to put these items in the proper place when setting the table.
Disposable Placemats
You can give your child a germ-free eating surface anywhere, without ever again having to worry about how to clean the table while keeping an eye on them

Child Safety Products

We have items to help ensure the safety of your child with autism, pdd and other special needs, both at home, at school and in other environments (day care, Gramma's, etc.)

Custom Allergy Labels
Enough custom printed allergy labels to ensure that your child's lunch box, cup, locker, back pack, etc. are all marked with allergy information, putting your mind at ease.
Child Locator
This little bear...emits a chirping sound when activated by a transmittor that can be put on your key chain.
No-Tip Furniture Bracket
This No-Tip Furniture Bracket set can prevent your child from pulling a heavy piece of furniture on top of themselves, causing serious injury or even killing them.
TV Safety Strap
Children are injured and even killed every year from falling televisions! Take the time to secure your TV and the furniture it sits on, PLEASE!
Refrigerator Door lock
How many times has your child spoiled their dinner by raiding the refrigerator? How many times have you cleaned up spilled milk, juice, etc?
Toilet Lid lock
This lock will attach to all types of toilet seats and lids. It's easy to install and easy to remove.
Bathtub Safety handle
Help your child get into and out of the tub safely with this easy to install handle.

Child ID Kit

Have you done all you can to ensure that your child is safe? We can help you help your child with a variety of ID card kits depending on your child's needs.

Medical ID bracelet
If your child has any kind of medical condition, from autism to adhd, they should wear a Medical ID bracelet every day, everywhere.
Child Safety Kit
This kit contains what you need for emergencies; ID's, medical authorization card, DNA and fingerprint info, and more.
Child Fingerprint Kit
Don't allow precious time to be wasted because police or rescue personnel have to stop and hunt for your child's personal information, medical conditions, DNA, prints, etc.
Medical Authorization kit
These cards will enable medical personnel to know your child's medical conditions, allergies, doctor information, etc. in addition to having authorization to treat them.
Child ID Card kit
There are five Child ID Cards in this kit, with areas for personal details on the front and medical information on the back. Information includes a physical description (photo, height, weight, birth date, and even a "date issued" section so that people will know if he might be a little bigger/older than the Child ID Card indicates).
Autism Tattoo
This Autism Tattoo kit is made especially for people with autism! These tattoos go on easily and quickly, and once they are on, they'll stay put until they either wear off or you wash them off with the alcohol wipes that come with them.
Safe Shoes ID stickers
The Safe Shoes ID sticker goes on the inside of the shoe.
Shoe ID tags
Simply fill out the inside of the tag with a permanent marker, and velcro it to your child's shoes or belt.
Child Locator
When my children were young, they couldn't resist the toy aisle of any store. I wish I had this Child Locator then!!