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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

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  
 
 
 
· National Autism Resources ~ www.nationalautismresources.com/toysandgames.html
· Fat Brain Toys- www.fatbraintoys.com   
 
 

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