Gift Ideas for Children with Autism

Sent by our school social worker:

Holiday Resource:

Gift Suggestions for Individuals with Autism

 

Sensory Toys

· Play-Doh / theraputty

· Kinetic Sand

· Trampoline

· Therapy Balls

· Slime/noise putty

· Bubbles ~ wands, machines, etc…

· Bicycle/ Tricycle/Scooter

· Swing

· Large beanbag/ animal pillow

· Rocking chairs

· Tunnels / tents

· Vibration toys

· Light-up toys

· Weights

· Moon shoes/boots

· Body Sock

· Fidget Toys/ Stress Balls

 

Games

· Candyland Castle

· Operation

· Connect Four

· Let’s Go Fishing

· Hot Potato

· Jenga

· Mr. Potato Head

· Whack a Mole

· Sonny The Seal

· Gouie Louie

· Zingo Bingo

· Funtime Fishing

· Elefun

· Crocodile Dentist

· Don’t Spill the Beans

· Don’t Break the Ice

· Memory

· Pop Up Pirate

· Pop the Pig

· Crazy Chicken

· Hungry Hungry Hippos

· Perfection

· Trouble

· Marble Ramps/Race

· Kerplunk

 

 

 Additional Gifts

· Puzzles (sound /talking ones are great)

· Shape Sorters

· Sing-A-Long DVD’s

· Musical instruments

· Legos/ Mega Bloks

· Books with sound pads

· MP3Player/ IPOD

· Dry Erase Board/ Markers

· Weighted Blanket

· Weighted Vest

· Play Parachute

· Aromatherapy lotions/scents

· Imaginative Play Toys

 

 

Websites that offer additional ideas:

 

· Natural Learning Concepts ~ www.nlconcepts.com  

 

· www.specialneedstoys.com/usa/

 

· www.abilitations.com

 

· National Autism Resources ~ www.nationalautismresources.com/toysandgames.html

· Toys R Us- http://www.toysrus.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2257808  

· Fat Brain Toys- www.fatbraintoys.com   

· http://www.thinkingautismguide.com/2011/12/finally-finding-holiday-gifts-for-kids.html