Earlier this morning we reported on a a new fashion line which adapts clothes in order to meet the requirements of those with special needs, and now it looks like there's even more good news on this front!
Having conducted an inordinate amount of research into the needs of children with autism, a group of students from the University of Minnesota have created a backpack which seeks to help children who have been diagnosed with the condition.
Aimed at children aged between six and 12-years-old, the Nesel Packis, which is set to retail at $115, features pouches for weights, different strap options, clips for accessories and a particularly durable base - all of which were inspired by already existing sensory tools.
Martha Pietruszewski, who led the design team, reflected on the inspiration behind the bag's creation, telling the Huffington Post: "Think about walking through the hallways at school, or maybe going to a busy airport. For some, these are normal, mundane things."
"For students on the autism spectrum, the amount of sensory input can be overwhelming and stressful," she continued as she explained that her group have almost reached their fundraising goal which will allow them to finalise their design and ultimately begin production.
According to the Huffington Post, the group have partnered with Fraser - a leading provider of autism-related services in Minnesota - and are urging the public to pledge money through Kickstarter in order to help in the production and distribution of these backpacks.
Would you child benefit from a Nesel Packis?
