Toys for Autistic Kids: Best for Sensory Play, Communication, More

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This puzzle set includes eight different 3- to 4-letter words (pig, bus, bird, fish, sun, cake, etc.) and 50 letter pieces. Kids work on vocabulary building, spelling, and fine motor skills all at once.

Melissa & Doug includes this toy on itsbest toys自闭症儿童名单。父母说这是让孩子对短字母言语感兴趣的一个很棒的方法。一个妈妈们分享她的儿子是“目前在频谱和非言语上......每天都是[他]做一个词[和]发音。”

Melissa & Doug also carries a声音拼图that feature farm animals, zoo animals, vehicles, musical instruments, and more.

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该书籍具有集成的“微小谈话者设备”，类似于增强和替代通信（AAC）设备。虽然这可能看起来不太玩具，但这个故事遵循一个名叫卢卡斯的狮子。随着故事的发展，卢卡斯的母亲给了他一个小小的谈话者，然后他可以找到他所需要的话。

Children can see the symbols in the story and match them with the corresponding sound buttons. One parent shares that this book helped her son communicate with her for the first time ever. She says, “The smile on his face makes it so worth it.”

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坐，站立或摇摆在这个彩色摇杆上，可以容纳高达110磅的重量。底部衬有小型硅胶吸盘，当从一侧到侧面倾斜时，使噪音产生冲击。您的孩子可能会发现他们正在努力与平衡，稳定和整体协调一起工作。

一位家长说这个玩具是一个autis“必须”tic kids. Her 4-year-old child, who previously would lie on the floor to play, loves the suction cup noises and rocking motion the Teeter Popper provides. She loves that he’s working his muscles and is stimulated while he plays.

One thing to note: Some parents mention that this toy might be better suited for preschoolers and older children instead of toddlers. They say it requires a good amount of stability and balance.

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With a weight limit of 200 pounds, this swing is sturdy enough for kids of all ages. It produces a hug-like calming effect through compression of the cocooned sides — almost like swaddling. When combined with the swinging motion, the Harkla provides vestibular sensory input whenever your child needs it.

Parents say the bracketing hanging system is high quality and secure. One reviewer says that just a week after installing this swing, her son experienced fewer meltdowns.

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You’ve likely heard of a fidget spinner. The idea with these snap-and-click chains is similar. They’re a tactile fidget toy that may help reduce stress or anxiety while also increasing your child’s focus and attention. Each link of 24 in a chain moves and locks into five different positions while also producing a satisfying clicking noise.

审稿人称，这些是与他们的孩子一起击中ASD，他们的许多小孩都像打破链条一样，连接它们，并将它们形成更大的形状。

然而，这款玩具最适合老年人。链接可能是僵硬的并且难以移动用于小手，并且链接的碎片很小，这可能会为小而造成窒息危险。

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This set of six games by Didax includes the topics of how others feel, acting out, manners, mountain of emotions, what you should do, and what makes a good friend. Play is encouraged in small groups where elementary-age kids work together to learn social skills.

While these topics are important to all children, one reviewer explains that she purchased them for her 7-year-old and that they’re “especially good for children on the autism spectrum.”

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This colorful game includes 90 bears — 60 little and 30 big — 6 sorting cups, 2 large tweezers, and 11 cards for play. Kids can play this game alone or work together for more teamwork and social interaction.

用彩色排序熊有助于精细的运动技能，可能对某些孩子抚慰。一位评论家股票认为，她喜欢这场比赛的自闭症女儿，它很好地抓住了她的注意。它甚至成为她常规治疗课程的一部分。

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This 16-inch musical rainmaker stick is designed for kids ages 12 months and up. The plastic beads gather in one end and — when turned over — cascade down the plastic tubing to create the sound of rain.

It’s a soothing sound, and several reviewers note they bought this toy specifically for their autistic children. One parent shares that her son “can literally play with it ALL day. It’s pretty hard looking for toys for him due to his sensory issues; however, this toy caught his absolute attention once taken out of the box!”

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This pick isn’t a toy — it’s an actual musical instrument called a cabasa that’s traditionally used in Latin jazz music. Still, its soothing percussive swish is appealing to adults and kids, musicians and non=musicians alike.

审稿人称，这乐器是“适合家庭音乐时间”，因为它既是多功能和耐用的。对于自闭症的孩子，它提供了音乐疗法组的触觉刺激Wholesome Harmoniessays it uses to “access sensory channels, modify state, and provide sensory stimulation for neuronal growth.”

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该36件式建筑集由通过吸盘连接的硅树屑制成。凭借所有鲜艳的色彩和弯曲形状，您真的可以做任何事情或只是享受拉开的碎片的弹出声音。

One reviewer explains that she learned about Squigz from her child’s occupational therapist. They’re great for building hand strength or sticking on different levels to work on your little one’s squatting or bending. A convenient plus: They can be washed in your dishwasher.

请记住，对于可能具有发展延误的自闭症儿童，这种玩具可能会遇到窒息危险，具体取决于他们的年龄。

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Little kids will love these crinkly, slippery, silky, scratchy, and soft squares. The textures may help build tactile awareness and even their budding vocabulary skills.

In each set, there are 10 different textures that come in pairs, for a total of 20 squares in all. Reviewers say the textures and included activities are wonderful for kids with sensory issues. Others say they are useful for all sorts of open-ended play throughout the day.

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Your child can practice dressing this cute (and inexpensive) bear from head to toe. There are fabrics of a variety of textures along with snaps, buttons, zippers, Velcro, and more.

审稿人称他们的孩子们享受穿着和又一次地拥抱它。一个父母的股份，她的女儿“非常陷入纹理和自闭症，真正喜欢娃娃的柔软面料。它还帮助她与她的运动技能。“

Be cautious when using this toy: If pieces come off the bear, they could pose a choking hazard.