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Toys that keep my son with autism/on the spectrum busy 🧩
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items My son was diagnosed on the spectrum at 3 years old and has been in ABA therapy since then through an amazing center. As I was able to learn along the way, I purchased these items to keep in the comfort of my home in order for him to continuously lea...
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My son absolutely loves his marble run! He uses it very often during his ABA therapy sessions so having it at home helps him be more engaged at his center and making transitions easier!
Magicfly 127-Pc Marble Run Race Track Set
My son loves to use this for writing out words that he has learned on his own! It is very easy to use especially when he makes mistakes, he knows how to erase it on his own. His favorite words to write is the ending of the ABC song.
Bravokids 10" LCD Writing Tablet for Kids
I would recommend this toy for younger aged kiddos. My sone played with this a lot when he was younger but as he grew older, he just absolutely destroyed it. I used a zip lock bag in order to keep track of any loose items.
Qizfun Montessori Busy Board Toy for 1-4 Years
This toy is great for learning! I bought this when my son was 2 years old and he still uses it to this day as he is becoming mor einterested in puzzles.
Self-Correcting Alphabet Wooden Puzzle 52pcs
Now, this toy can be a bit tricky and may cause a bit of frustration when the magnetics overact to each other. However, it is a great learning opportunity for kiddos to use verbal cues when needing help.
Magnetic Tiles for Sensory Play
THE montessori board that you will see on the walls of ABA centers and no matter how old the kiddos get, they will forever love these.
Potatomato Montessori Large Busy Board for Kids
My son loved this most when he was around 1-2 years old and was more interactive with it when it sang songs.
LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book, Green
This toy is a working miracle when it comes to learning words. My son thought it was hilarious that after naming the animal, the toy makes the animal noise.
Startcan Talking Cards for Toddlers 510-blue
This toy can help your kiddo master motor and matching skills. My son was out of occupational therapy in just 6 months on a 3 year program.
Wooden Montessori 3-in-1 Baby Toddler Toy
A great way to introduce your kiddo to learning different mechanisms. My son used to struggle with these toys and never understood how to make it “move on its own”.
Dinosaur Pull Back Mini Finger Scooters 4-Pack