Best Gifts for Kids with Autism
With autism affecting one in 110 children, more and more families are facing the question of what presents to buy and what holiday activities to plan for children with autism, who are often sensitive to overstimulation. MyAutismTeam, the recently launched social network for parents of children with autism, asked their nearly 14,000 parent members for their recommendations.
Here’s what they had to say:
Top Gifts for Children with Autism
1. iPad (There are so many great apps for children with special needs)
2. Legos
3. Sensory toys like plushies, sonic toys, etc.
4. Gift cards
5. Video games
Top Holiday Activities for Children with Autism
1. Look at holiday lights
2. Go to the movies
3. Bake together
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My books:
Amazon / Signed or Inscribed by Me
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Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World
- Junior Library Guild Gold selection
- Massachusetts Book Award Long List
- Selected as one of 100 Outstanding Picture Books of 2023 by dPICTUS and featured at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair
- Starred review from School Library Journal
- Chicago Library’s Best of the Best
- 2023 INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist
- Green Earth Book Award Long List
- Imagination Soup’s 35 Best Nonfiction Books of 2023 for Kids
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I would add ROSE COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE. It’s a beautiful wooden toy house with dolls etc. and very nice for pretend play.
To Dads Do Good,
Thank you for your great suggestion! I’m excited for your new blog launch. When is the big day?
Thanks for the resources! I am always in need for my patients and friends who have children with autism or autism spectrum disorder.
Sounds like a good list for all kids as the overstimulation is not great for any child!
Best in the New Year!
Rajka
To ExpatDoctorMom,
You are so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!