Supporting Special Needs, Building Lifelong Independence

Training Ties® – Independence Through Shoe‑Tying for All Abilities
Special Needs • OT • SPED

Finally—shoe‑tying made possible for every child.

Training Ties® is a teacher‑invented tool that helps kids with autism, ADHD, and fine‑motor challenges master this life skill with less frustration and more independence.

$24.99 per pair • Works with any sneakers • Classroom & home‑ready

Child proudly holding a tied shoe with Training Ties laces

When tying feels impossible, confidence stalls.

If you support a child with developmental or motor challenges, you’ve seen it: floppy laces, collapsed loops, rising frustration—and a missed chance to build independence alongside peers.

  • Velcro becomes permanent, not a bridge to capability
  • Practice triggers stress instead of progress
  • Fine‑motor + sequencing demands overwhelm

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Help My Child Tie Shoes

A step‑by‑step path to success—built right into the laces.

Built‑in checkpoints
Stabilize each step so loops don’t collapse mid‑move—kids can pause, reset, and succeed.
Teacher‑invented
Created in a special education classroom; used by parents, OTs, and teachers.
Real shoes, real transfer
Practice on the shoes kids actually wear, so the skill sticks for daily life.

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How Training Ties® works

1 Lace Training Ties into any sneakers—no special footwear needed.
2 Follow the subtle checkpoints that guide finger placement and sequence.
3 Celebrate independence—then generalize to any standard lace.

Short, successful reps (2–5 minutes) a few times per week tend to beat long sessions.

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What families, teachers, and OTs are saying

“My student went from avoiding laces to tying on her own. It unlocked confidence across her day.”
— Special Education Teacher
“For my son with ADHD, the checkpoints kept him engaged without meltdowns.”
— Parent
“It lives in my OT bag now—simple, effective, and easy to generalize.”
— Occupational Therapist

Designed for all abilities

Autism / ADHD
Reduces cognitive load and frustration by chunking steps.
Fine‑motor challenges
Supports grip, stability, and bilateral coordination during tying.
Classroom & home
Fits any lace‑up shoe; great for IEP and life‑skills practice.

From my classroom to your home

Bobby and his wife—Training Ties founders

I’m Bobby Morong, a former special education and adapted PE teacher. After years of watching students struggle with laces—and confidence—I created Training Ties® to turn frustration into independence. Today, my wife and I run this mission with a small, growing group of superfans in the special education community.

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Give the gift of independence today

$24.99 per pair • Works with any sneakers • Durable, classroom‑ready

Tip: consider two pairs—one for school, one for home—to keep practice consistent.

Try it with confidence

If Training Ties doesn’t help your child, student, or client make progress, reach out within 30 days and we’ll make it right.

FAQs

Will Training Ties fit our current shoes?
Yes. They lace into any standard lace‑up shoe—no special footwear required.
What ages does this work for?
Typically ages 5+ through teens—anyone learning or re‑learning shoe‑tying (including older students working on life skills).
How much practice is needed?
Short, successful reps (2–5 minutes) a few times per week tend to beat long sessions.
Can we switch back to regular laces later?
Yes. Once the sequence and finger placements are consistent, most kids transfer to standard laces.
What’s the best way to share this with our school/clinic?
Send them this page or your link. Many programs keep a pair in the classroom or therapy bag so practice can happen the moment motivation strikes.

Ready when you are

A few minutes at a time. Real shoes. Real independence.

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Training Ties® • $24.99 • Independence starts here