10 Toys That Speak To Autism: from Toys-R-Us

Little Tikes Basketball: This is a great option for physical play, hand eye coordination, and turn taking for young children.

Little People Noah’s Ark Playset: This set provides good opportunities for sorting and pretend play activities.

Magnetic Double Easel: Not only does this toy work on writing skills from an ideal position, but allows for parallel play on the other side.

MegaBlocks: Learning to build with block is a basic play skills. Megablock are a fun and easy way to start!

Moon Sand: Moon Sand is great for sensory seeking children. It can be modeled into things and it should never dry out, and is only a little messy!

Rock’n’Rollin’ Piano: What child doesn’t love music! This easy to use touch piano is a great auditory exploration toy.

EZ 2 Do Silly Friends PlayDough: PlayDough help promotes hand strength and this set works on building people which can allow for animated social stories.

Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway: There is just something about Thomas the Train. The expressive faces on these trains make them a favorite and a great teaching tool.

Wii Console & Wii Sports: The Wii is a great way for some children to have interactive play with others that is still comfortable for them.

Wooden Sandwich Making Kit: While this is good for sequencing, it can also be used for theory of mind. (Can you make a sandwich Mommy would like?)

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