Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Autism Essentials for my Toddler 🧩💙❤️!
23
items My son has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These are some of his must have essentials that keep him busy, satisfied, and occupied. They’re all very affordable and won’t break your pockets, which is a plus. Some of the items are also my others kids’ f...
Sections
5
Arts & Crafts, Drawing, & Coloring 🎨🖍️!
Toys 🧸!
Matching & Sorting 🐶🦴🐭🧀!
Miscellaneous‼️
Comfort Things 🥰☮️!
Arts & Crafts, Drawing, & Coloring 🎨🖍️!
I keep crayons, markers, safety scissors, and printer paper around as well.
He loves drawing and the multiple colors the tablet has.
KTEBO 2 Pack 10" LCD Writing Tablet for Kids
Easier clean up than regular sand and it’s not as messy. It doesn’t really get everywhere.
Kinetic Sand Ultimate Set 2lbs, 10 Tools & Molds
He loves to mix the colors and use the molds. I keep molds in storage bins along with the play doh.
Play-Doh 4 Pack of Wild Non-Toxic Colors, 4-Ounce Cans (Dark Blue, Bright Green, Orange, Green), Classroom Supplies, Preschool Crafts
He loves anything dealing with coloring and drawing.
Pen+Gear Magnetic Dry Erase Board with Plastic Black Frame, Assembled Product Dimension 8.5" x 11" x 0.6"
Again, he loves coloring and drawing. He colors everywhere and on both sides.
Pen + Gear Economy White Poster Board, 22"x28", 1 Count
My son loves water and coloring. Two birds with one stone.
Magical Water Canvas: Reusable Painting Toy Set for *, Featuring a * Of * And Craft Activities, Educational Playset * 3+,
Toys 🧸!
Anything he loves to play with, climb on, or jump off is here.
He loves to stack and point out the words/numbers when asked.
Spark Create Imagine ABC Wooden Blocks, 40 Pieces, Baby and Toddler Toys for Ages 18 months and older
I pair it with the block storage case from Dollar tree for another way of storing.
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box , Toy Set with Train, Car, Tiger, Birthday Gift for Kids 4+, 10696
Helps him satisfy multiple sensory needs all in one.
YORIN Trampoline for Kids, 60" 55" 66" Toddler Mini Trampoline with Enclosure Net, Basketball Hoop, 5FT Indoor/Outdoor Kids Trampoline with Swing, Adjustable Gymnastics Bars, Gifts for Kids, 600LBS - Walmart.com
He loves to jump in them, throw them, and sort them.
125pcs Rainbow * Playset - Vibrant 7-Color PE Material, Non-Toxic, Ideal for *'s Indoor & Outdoor Playgrounds and Amusement Parks, B
It satisfies one of his needs,he also uses it as car ramp sometimes.
Battat Rock & Balance Wooden Board with Foam Semi-Circle New, Toddler and Preschool Toys
Keeps him calm and occupied for a while. I use it as a sensory bin as well.
Toddler Sensory Kids Table w/ Lid, Red
He loves sliding, he does it all day. The tossing also helps improve motor skills.
Fisher-Price Climbing Jungle Gym Play Set with Toss Game
Great for another sensory need, also used as a fun way to learn colors.
Play Day Stepping Stones - 6 Pieces, Children Ages 3+
He loves to spin.
NeoKaleido Sensory Spinning Chair for Autistic Kids
Matching & Sorting 🐶🦴🐭🧀!
He loves anything he can sort, no matter what it is.
I’d say this is one of his top three matching/sorting things. The amount of objects keeps him busy.
Coogam Sorting Toy for Toddlers - Animals & More
He can’t talk, but he can read so he likes it.
Phonics Words and Picture Cards | CVC Word Families Matching Flashcards | CVC Reading Activity | Short Vowels | Kindergarten | Rhyming Words
Miscellaneous‼️
Any items, in my mind, that don’t fit in the other sections.
Pair with legos for another form of storage.
Make-It Blocks Compartmentalized Storage Cases, 5.25x8.125 in.
He likes to stack them, he uses any kind of cups. These are just most affordable.
Great Value Party Disposable Plastic Cups, Red, 18 oz, 25 Count
He uses it as a mini ball pit. Plus this is a way to keep balls off the floor.
5.91'' x 1.97'' x 7.87'' Mini 3 Ring Pool 11 gal Round Kiddie Pool Pink - Sun Squad™: PVC Inflatable for Ages 2+
Comfort Things 🥰☮️!
Things that calm him down when he’s having meltdowns or just needs them.
It helps he sleep better and comfier.
Teler (36"x48", 5lbs) Weighted Blanket for Kids Cooling Weighted Lap Blanket - Walmart.com
One of his favorite characters, he has to have a bag or backpack all the time.
Blippi X SHEIN 1 Pc Cute Cartoon Pattern Printed Polyester Mini Backpack With Adjustable Length Shoulder Strap, For Back To School
He sleeps with this bear and other plushies every night.
MorisMos 3ft Giant Teddy Bear Brown Plush