In this section, we look at autism spectrum disorder and the different toys that kids who are on the spectrum can use as part of their behavioral therapy. Of key concern are the toys for autistic kids who are nonverbal. These toys are audio and encourage imitating the sounds made by the toys. They also encourage social interaction so that the kid can relate well with others.
Autistic kids are also very sensitive to sounds as well as lights. They will want to use noise cancelling devices such as headphones or even non conspicous earbuds that muffle out the excess noise. These devices can be used in movie theatres, classes, school dinner hall or even in a noisy bus when the kid wants to focus on something but they are unable to do so because of the excessive noise.
Kids with ASD have been found to be really anxious and at most times they do fidget. For example, when the kid is taken to new places, they will often snap their fingers, move their head continuously or move up and down. The worst case scenario would be them having a meltdown.
Well, parents can avoid this by getting the kid some good sensory toys that are going to control the fidgeting. One of the awesome anxiety toys is the sensory board for kids with autism.
Since autistic kids tend to be very active, we have also reviewed some trampolines that would help them with their hyperactivity.
There is no greater joy for most parents than discussing the milestones that their children have made. But, what happens when your child experiences some delay in a particular milestone such as speech? Well, most parents feel it is a disappointing phase. They may have misinformation and fears on the delayed milestones. Perhaps, the only …
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DIY sensory board Addresses Tactile and Educational Needs of Child We have already pointed out that a sensory board is an important tactile and educational toy for a kid on the autism spectrum disorder. What that board does is that it not only engages the senses of the child but also keeps them busy especially …
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Best Earplugs for Autistic Adults Vibes earplugs are devices that are introduced into the ear canal to defend the user’s ears from loud noises, invasion of water, alien bodies, dirt or too much wind. Since they decrease the sound volume, Vibes earplugs are frequently used to prevent hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing of the …
Child not Talking at 4 I got an email with that subject. It was from a troubled mother who wanted to know when their boy should be speaking now that they were already 4 and showed no verbal expressive language. Could it be a physical problem or could it be a neuro-developmental problem, the parent …
There is nothing that feels as bad as seeing other 2 to 3 year old kids expressing themselves verbally while your kid is stuck with babbling and gesturing. It gets you thinking about what wrong you might have done. So you take them to a speech therapist to have them checked out, go to an …
My baby boy toddler who is 2 years is not talking. This was the start of an email sent to me two weeks ago by a disturbed mother. Despite reaching all the other growth milestones, showing a high level of intelligence and hyperactivity, the boy was yet to speak. Yes, he did babble and would …
Noise Cancelling Headphones On a Tight Budget for ASD We have heard your cry. And we have offered to help you out. Most parents who have kids on the autism spectrum disorder know the importance of noise cancelling headphones. They know that they will help their kids who are suffering from sensory overload. They know …
Comparing Late Talkers Vs Autism When your child shows signs of speech delay, the first thought that crosses your mind is that they are autistic. And that thought causes a stream of cold sweat run down your spine because you know that ASD has no cure. Well, in this post, we want to demystify …
