Play is an important part of a
child's development and includes a lot of social interaction components,
which can make traditional play for a child with autism a difficult task.
Finding the right toys to encourage play is tricky, but you will find some
great products here.
Band in a
Box
Music is an wonderful tool for learning and using
instruments can encourage pretend play, as well as the internal rhythm
of a child with autism. Singing along with the music also supports
language development.
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Bubble Machine
Bubbles are fun for any child, and can be used to
support communication and visual coordination. An idea would be to
set an amount of time that the machine will be on. At the end of
that time, the child must indicate through words or signs that they
would like more bubbles.
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This doodle toy encourages fine motor development and
can be used in language activities as well. Create pictures,
words, letters and numbers in interactive floor time.
Count and Match
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Doodle Pro
This is a great toy for learning colors, learning
shapes and encouraging fine motor development. You can build
towers, make patterns or play a matching game.
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Air-tivity Ball Popper
This ball popper is great for teaching cause and
effect. The child pushes the button to activate the music and
flying balls.
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Stacking Train
Who doesn't love trains? This stacking train
combines the classic coolness of trains and a great toy for supporting
fine motor development, hand eye coordination, matching and sorting.
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Dado Cubes
These innovative blocks can be stacked/configured a
countless number of ways. They can interlock or be nested, all
while being a fun toy for floor time. They encourage visual
spatial learning and coordination. This toy is new and has already
won a lot of awards.
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Fisher Price Gumball Machine
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This toy may provide visual stimulation, but it also
teaches cause and effect in a silly way. The gumball machine also
encourages fine motor development.
Count and Learn Cookie Jar
Kids will have lots of fun learning numbers and
counting, all while strengthen their small muscle movements.
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Fun Tube
Tubes are fun to play in, but can also provide
various opportunities for interaction. Try playing "Where's
mommy?" or peek-a-boo to create quality opportunities for reciprocal
communication
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