Choosing Toys for a Child With Autism/Special Kids

December 15, 2001

Toy ideas for special kids

" Ten toys tips to Inspire a Love of Learning! As parents we

all want to find that perfect Christmas gift for our child

that will light up their face on Christmas morning with an

ear to ear grin. Unfortunately, when our child has a

disability, the toys on the local mall shelves are not

always the perfect choice. Don't give up though, let us

offer you our " top ten choices " to get you started. We

guarantee that these gifts will be fun, educational &

guaranteed to earn you that picture perfect smile " !

Choosing Toys for a Child With Autism by Senator

One mom presents her thoughts on toys for her autistic

child.

" When my son was 11 months old, he went to his first

birthday party. The birthday boy received a truck, a

sing-along video tape, a learn-to-dress doll, and a ball.

He was extremely excited about all of his toys, going from

one to the other, squealing with the abandon only a baby

can muster. I remember thinking, with a sinking heart, that

my baby would not like any of those toys. I did not know he

had autism at the time; I only knew that he didn't seem to

like, or even notice, toys. "

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