Looking For A Toy For Autistic Children?

By Rachel EvansIt can be hard to find toys that children appreciate andparents approve of as well. When it comes to buying for a toyfor autistic children, the search for the perfect gift can beeven harder. One thing to keep in mind when buying is that mosttoys have age requirements or guidelines. These are great, butthey may not equate with the proper toy for a child withautism. If you have any doubt about age group recommendationsand what would not be appropriate, be sure to ask the parents.There are many great toy ideas however, and as long as you keepthe child and their stage of development in mind, it shouldn�tbe too hard to find something that will be fun and appropriate.Before you choose something, there are a few things that youhave to keep in mind. By doing so you�ll help the child, butalso it will be appreciated by the parents most of all. It isimportant to remember that some children with autism will ripanything they get their hands on, so you want to buy sturdyitems. You might also want to find things that made of only oneor two pieces. Some children will scatter things that have a lotof small pieces. As with all children, small parts might bechoking hazards, so be mindful of that when you shop for a toyfor an autistic child. Again, it depends on the child. Another thing to remember about autistic children is that theyoften love to play alone. It will depend on the degree ofautism a child has, but many like toys they can use on theirown without having to have other players or supervision. Also,some autistic children have a love of repetition. If you canfind something that does the same thing over and over again,this might be a great toy for them. Keep colors and textures inmind. Some children love them, and others do not. If you aren�tsure, ask the parents. Continue reading for more toy suggestions and to sign up forthe free autism newsletter below covering all aspects ofautism. For higher functioning autistic children, there are manyeducational toys that parents and children may love. These toysmay tackle things like simple addition or subtraction, spelling,and writing. Not all children will like these, and they maybecome frustrated with them if they are too advanced. A lot ofchildren with autism love music, and can not get enough of it,so a CD could be a good present. Though this is technically nota toy, it certainly can be a great gift that will be used timeand time again. If you keep the age and developmental level of the child inmind, it won�t be too hard to find a toy for autistic children.However, it is important to remember that no matter how hard yousearch and how great the toy might be, some will sit unused.This shouldn�t offend you, as it is often impossible to knowwhat a child will love and what they might ignore. The best betfor anyone wanting to buy a toy or a gift is to ask the parentsopinion of what works, and what should be avoided.About the Author: By Rachel Evans. Sign up for a freenewsletter for more information on autismathttp://www.essential-guide-to-autism.com/?source=is. You canalso find out more about the varying signs and symptoms ofautism by visitinghttp://www.essential-guide-to-autism.com/autism.html?source=isSource: http://www.isnare.com