Meet the growing crew behind our inclusive dino world. Each friend has a purpose, a story, and a kid they help represent.

Quick roll call time. This project started with one little T-Rex and a very real kid named Harrison. It’s grown into a small universe where braces, AAC, and different ways of moving and communicating are just… normal. Below is our crew (so far), why they exist, and who inspired them. New friends are always on the way.

A quick origin note

We didn’t ease into this. We crash-landed. Harrison’s birth blindsided us. No hints, no warning, just a brand-new reality all at once. Very early on, the T-Rex became our family shorthand for grit: tiny arms, big stubbornness, and somehow still finding a way. That’s where Greeney started, then the rest of the crew followed.

What this project is really about

This isn’t merch first. It’s kids first. It’s “tools, not taboos.” AAC on the table. AFOs on feet. TLSO on torsos. Not as props, just as normal, everyday parts of how some friends do big things. If a child sees themselves (or their sibling) here, we did it right.

Quicklinks to the Dinoclusive Friends

The Crew

GREENEY (T-Rex)

Center of the chaos; grit with tiny arms.

Represents: AMC & creative tools/support
Signature: Arms tucked close; stubborn grit; family shorthand since day one
Inspired by: Harrison Greene

Story: Greeney is our center. AMC can mean finding different ways to do everyday things, and that’s Greeney’s whole deal: creativity, tools, and help from friends. From his “UNSTOPPABLE” debut to his Dinoculsive Friends look now, he reminds us that different isn’t less; it’s just a different way of doing big things. It felt right to introduce his new look on the 120th anniversary of the Tyrannosaurus Rex’s naming, because those little arms tell a big story.
Impact note: In June, Greeney showed up as “UNSTOPPABLE,” and every sale that month helped us donate toward an inclusive playground at Harrison’s school. That’s the heartbeat for all of this: awareness that turns into something real kids can use.

WATSON (Triceratops)

Big heart, big voice – just delivered differently.

Represents: AAC & nonspeaking communication
Signature: AAC device at the ready; steady, caring presence
Inspired by: A kid Jenna has photographed since his baby days

Story: Being nonspeaking isn’t being silent. It’s using a different path to say the same important things: yes, no, hi, help. We’ve spent plenty of hours in waiting rooms and hospital halls learning that words can look like an eye gaze prompt, taps, or buttons on a screen. Watson’s AAC isn’t “extra”, it’s voice. Full stop. He celebrates resilient, creative communicators and the families who back them. His message is simple: connection > form.

DAISY (Brontosaurus)

Gentle helper; kindness without the spotlight.

Represents: Natural, everyday inclusion
Signature: Soft lavender; always nearby when help is needed
Inspired by: One of Harrison’s real-life classmates

Story: Daisy is that friend who shows up, cheers the loudest, and helps without making it a big deal. If you’ve ever seen a kid lean in to help before an adult even notices, you’ve met a real-life Daisy. She makes support feel ordinary, because it should be. Inclusion is really about connection, friendship that feels easy, and support that feels natural.

MILO (Velociraptor)

Fast brain, faster feet; big ideas everywhere.

Represents: ADHD
Signature: Curious, zippy, bursting with imagination
Inspired by: Ms. Amanda (OG OT) and her real-life raptor, Milo

Story: Milo moves quickly and thinks quickly. When you slow down enough to see him, you spot the magic behind the motion. Milo is a thank-you in raptor form to Harrison’s OG OT Ms. Amanda, and a reminder that every kid deserves to be seen for who they are, just like her son Milo.

HENRY (Spinosaurus)

Sunny, splashy, and a proud member of the bitin’ club.

Represents: Angelman Syndrome (joy that fills a room)
Signature: Water-loving mischief; golden grin
Inspired by: A boy Jenna has photographed for years – pure bottled sunshine

Story: Henry’s joy radiates from the inside out, backed by a family who turns waves into advocacy. Angelman Syndrome is part of his story; joy is the headline. He’s the splash before the smile, the grin before the giggle – impossible not to love.

THOMAS (Stegosaurus)

Joyful, strong, and LOUD, with the softest heart.

Represents: Finding your voice; speech in its own time
Signature: Stomp-clap-cheer energy; perfectly timed gentleness
Inspired by: A real friend whose bond with Harrison brings out the best in both

Story: It took Thomas longer to find his voice; now he uses it to lift others up. Some voices arrive as stomps and claps before they settle into words. Thomas is proof that when it clicks, that voice can lift a whole room.

CATE (Pteranodon)

Tiny but mighty; caregiver energy with a bow.

Represents: DDX3X
Signature: Purple bow; confident little flyer; helpful with just enough sass
Inspired by: Real-life Cate – joy personified and mini teacher

Story: Learning to fly took practice; now she soars. Cate keeps everyone in line with kindness and spark. DDX3X is rare, but Cate’s joy isn’t. She’s the tiny air-traffic controller of the crew; pointing, organizing, encouraging, then taking off herself.

PENNY (Parasaurolophus)

Reddish-brown with pink-and-purple AFOs; love stitched into every line.

Represents: Orthotics (AFOs), grief & healing
Signature: Coppery hues; the AFO colors of a favorite collar
Inspired by: My girl, Penny

Story: When I started expanding this project, the goal was simple: help kids like Harrison see themselves. If I was going to put real emotion into this, one more piece had to come with me. It’s been six months since Penny zoomied across the rainbow bridge. Naming this dino “Penny” clicked; her coat became the body color, her collar became the braces. Penny is how I carry grief without letting it carry me. Love doesn’t disappear; it just changes shape. Now it stands next to Greeney.

Coming Soon (WIP)

Plesiosaurs (WIP)

Harrison is a water dog, so we’re building a splash-happy friend.

Represents: Water therapy / aquatic comfort
Signature: Blue-green palette; playful waves

Why an Aquatic Friend?
We spend a lot of life around pools and hospital hallways; Greenville trips, therapies, the whole orbit. Water is where Harrison settles, strengthens, and smiles the biggest. Our splashy friend is a nod to the calm and confidence that come from moving freely.
ETA: Soon

Gallimimus Pair (WIP)

Fleet-footed buddies built for teamwork.

Represents: Sibling dynamics / peer support
Signature: Mirror poses, shared jokes, fast feet
ETA: Finalizing sketches

Ankylosaurus (WIP)

Low-slung, steady, and built like a hug with a tail club.

Represents: Scoliosis & TLSO support
Signature: Visible TLSO (torso brace) as a simple, friendly wrap; calm, protective presence; “slow and sure” mover
Why an Ankylosaurus?
Scoliosis and a TLSO are part of our world. The brace isn’t a plot twist; it’s a tool. Our Ankylosaurus wears it like everyday armor: rounded edges, friendly straps, the same “slow and sure” energy we’ve learned to trust.
ETA: Sketches underway – joining the crew soon.

Plain-language glossary

  • AAC: Augmentative & Alternative Communication – tools like speech devices or eye gaze that let someone “talk” in a different way.

  • AFOs: Ankle-Foot Orthoses – braces that help with walking, alignment, and stability.

  • TLSO: Thoraco-Lumbar-Sacral Orthosis – a torso brace that supports the spine, often for scoliosis

  • AMC: Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita – present at birth; causes joint contractures and muscle differences.

  • DDX3X: A rare genetic syndrome that can affect development, communication, and learning.

  • Angelman Syndrome: A neurogenetic condition often associated with limited speech and very big smiles.

What’s next

If there’s a kiddo, tool, or story you want to see here, tell us. This crew grows one real-life spark at a time. We’ll keep drawing—you keep pointing us toward the gaps.

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