Top Learning Toys for Autistic Children

As a Mom to a son with PDD-NOS (Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) on the autism scale, I know how important it is to get toys for my child that will help promote his learning. He has a harder time of it then other kids and I want to do what I can for him so he can learn skills that will help him in the future. This article will serve as your guide to some of the best learning toys to buy for your autistic child.

Top Learning Toys for Autistic Children #1: Smart Snacks Sorting Shapes Cupcakes

Smart Snacks Sorting Shapes Cupcakes are perfect for parents who want to help their child with thinking and reasoning. The toy consists of a blue cupcake tray with six cupcake pieces. The cupcakes are decorated festively with frosting & sprinkles and are very appealing to the eye. The top part of the cupcake separates from the bottom piece and each cupcake top has a shape that goes onto a certain bottom so your child will have to think and reason with what pieces go together. You can buy the toy from Kid Scope Toys.com for $11.99.

Top Learning Toys for Autistic Children #2: Rock Around

A Rock Around is a piece of hard plastic in a circle shape that a child can sit in, hold onto the sides and rock and spin themselves around. This is geared towards children that need help with sensory issues such as coordination. Your child will learn how to move the Rock Around so that they are able to have fun in it, if they don't, they'll be sitting still. It is made for children 2 to 7 years old. If you have small children, more then one child can fit which will allow your autistic child to learn to play with others. It will engage your child and help their coordination which will help them in the future. You can purchase it here for $69.95.

Top Learning Toys for Autistic Children #3: Peek A Boo Bags

The Peek a Boo Bag is an ideal toy for your Autistic child because you can take it anywhere. It's a pillow that has a clear front with stuffing inside and small toys. Your child uses their hands to squeeze it and find items in the bag and bring it to the clear surface to see what it is. It is simple yet very interactive. This would be good if you were taking your child on a trip or to an appointment. There are several different themed of Peek a Boo bags. Some of them include numbers, sugar and spice, rough n' tuff, learn to read, everything a to z, etc. You can purchase the Peek a Boo Bag from various retailers for around $15 dollars. Visit the Peek-A-Book Stuff website to search their list of retailers.

Top Learning Toys for Autistic Children #4: Space Phone

A Space Phone is a great toy to get your child to use to learn how to use language and communicate. The phone has cone pieces that you talk into and also use to listen. The cones amplify sounds and make vibrations when the coil connected the two pieces is stretched. Also included is information on the principles of sound so that you can better understand it and thus help your child more thoroughly. The coil stretches up to ten feet and is good for ages eight and older. It sells for $7.99 at Kid Scope Toys.com.

Top Learning Toys for Autistic Children #5: ABC Talk Chalk

As anyone with an Autistic child knows, repetition is very important. Though it can get tiring to do stuff over and over again for your child, you know that it's necessary if you want them to learn stuff for the future. ABC Talk Chalk is a gem for parents whose children need help learning the alphabet as well as letter sounds. The chalk board is interactive and can be hung up on any wall or sit flat on a table. It has over thirty touch sensors that besides learning the alphabet will go over numbers, colors, easy spellings and shapes. It has six games and music. Included with the board is a hand pointer, colored chalk and eraser. You will need four AA batteries so be sure to have them on hand when you purchase this. It is available at Learning Resources for $44.99.