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Special Needs Toys That Make Great Gifts for Kids

By Michelle Myers 4 Comments

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Inside:Gifts for Kids – Special Needs Toys including sensory processing toys, autism toys and more

It isn’t always easy to know what the right gift is for a child with special needs. The newest hottest toy on the market may not be a great fit.

If you are a caregiver, you know that it can require a different tools depending on the day or the specific issue you’re dealing with. But there are more and more toys available that can make things fun, for you and them.

If you are a family member or a friend who wants to make sure you get just the right gift for this special child you care so much about, a little guidance can be helpful. There are so many special needs toys on the market today.

Whether it’s Autism toys , ADHD toys, Sensory Processing toys or toys for any other special need, we’ve narrowed down the choices and provided lots of great options here to help you pick out that perfect gift!

 

Special Needs Gifts

Gifts for Kids – Special Needs Toys
(Sensory Processing Toys, Autism Toys and More) 

 

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Sensory String Fidget Toys

Fidget Cube

Fidget Pad

Fidget Toy Bundle
Sensory Fidget Toys
Stress Balls

Chew Brick Necklace
Race Car Chew
Vibrating Pillow

Sensory Fix™ for Everyday Sensory Needs

Sensory Sock
Autism Sensory Light
Easy Grip Soft Foam Blocks

Rainmaker
Tabletop Scissors
Sensory Toothbrush

Smart Loop Scissors
Stackable Grip Crayons
Wooden Puzzle Set

Pinch Me Dough
Playfoam
Diverse Abilities Figures

Moonscape
Peg Board and Pegs
Weighted Blanket


Animal Massagers
Wow Cups
Light Up Fan

Liquid Bubbler
Pin Art
Froggy Feeding Game

If you’ve got a child with special needs in your life, you may also find this article helpful: Reducing and Surviving Sensory Overload During the Holidays

We’ve also got great tech resources for special needs families:

Speech Delay: 10 Apps to Help

Apps For Sensory Processing Disorder: Helpful Resources

10 Dyslexia Apps To Help Your Struggling Reader

 

Do you have other special needs toys you would suggest? What about sensory toys or autism toys specifically?

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About Michelle Myers

Michelle Myers is mom to four kiddos ranging from elementary thru high school, each with strong opinions and a flair for the dramatic. In other words, they're a lot like her. Former educator and lover of learning, she divides her time between carpool and Starbucks by reading voraciously and giving TED talks to herself at red lights. A Floridian for almost 40 years, Michelle loves the beach, making people laugh, and date nights with her hubby of 25 years...and yeas, they clearly married at age 7.
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  1. Beth Bishop says

    November 22, 2017 at 1:18 am

    I like your gift in a jar idea. It’s something different, cute, an neat. I would like to do this idea as gifts for Christmas. Is there any way you can make a tag saying I just want to TEAL you Merry Christmas in the same font? I would greatly appreciate it.

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