10 Toys Great for Kids with Special Needs

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10 Toys Great for Kids with
Special Needs
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And Now, Our Creature Presentation
Kids with Down syndrome can have difficulty with
fine motor skills, so games and puzzles with just
a few large pieces to work with are often a hit.
Especially good are games like this Monster Toss
-- its level of difficulty can be adjusted to
custom-fit the child and her developmental stage.
Try starting out close, and then slowly moving
farther back! (34.99 alextoys.com)
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Speak to Me
For kids with autism, focus on cause-and-effect
toys (push a button, get a response), especially
those that promote interaction by encouraging a
verbal reply. Vtech's Tote Go Laptop Plus does
just that, teaching letters, words, and more
through fun games and friendly characters.
(21.99 amazon.com)
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Trunk Show
Juvenile arthritis can limit movement in certain
parts of the body, so choose a toy that gently
works the area that's compromised. Because slow
and easy gestures are used to catch the cascading
butterflies, Elefun is ideal for kids who have
trouble with their upper joints. (19.99
hasbrotoyshop.com)
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In the Loop
For kids with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy,
or any condition that affects the motor systems,
look for toys that work with their limited
movements. A good choice if he uses a wheelchair
the Infinite Loop. It increases upper-body
dexterity and concentration as he opens and
closes the tracks to keep the ball on its path.
Two balls of different weights, for two
difficulty levels, are included. (23.85
munchkinfield.com)
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Paint Life Grand!
Think open-ended crafts for kids with ADHD
because focusing on directions can be hard.
Instead of paint-by-numbers, get a kit that gives
plenty of creative license, like Paint a Rock
Pet. Also available in a turtle. (11.99
alextoys.com))
Spin Doctor
Anything that spins is often a draw for children
with autism, as they tend to like repetition
gear sets are a smart choice. The Gears! Gears!
Gears! Lights Action Building Set by Learning
Resources has a motor, lights, glow-in-the-dark
stickers... heaven! (56.99 learningresources.com
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Baby, You Can Drive My Car
Consider games that adapt to fit the
developmental stage of a child with Down
syndrome. The object of Rush Hour is to move
vehicles out of your car's way to escape the
gridlock. Players progress at their own pace,
tackling four levels of difficulty. (19.99
thinkfun.com)
Just Say Dough
Glow in the Dark PlayFoam can be squished and
formed into luminescent creatures. But it doesn't
stick to hands and offers tactile stimulation --
bonuses for kids with sensory integration
impairments. Accessories included. (19.99
creativityforkids.com)
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bObles Tumbing Anteater - 4 Layer, Big
bObles is a playful interior environment for
children - with a design their parents would love
to place within their homes. The tumbling animals
can be used as furniture, but is meant for play.
The whole idea is to enhance children's motor
skills while playing! (www.sensorykidstore.com)
XLarge Blue Peanut Ball
The unique shape of this ball provides the child
with added stability for balance, exercise and
vestibular therapy.(www.sensorykidstore.com)