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<\/a><\/p>\nDear Melissa,<\/em><\/strong> I love the Holiday Season!\u00a0Eleven months of the year, I try to make my recommendations to parents as cheap as possible. I love to try to \u201cmake due\u201d, get creative, and make equipment with what people might already have on hand.\u00a0But\u2026when Christmas or a Birthday is approaching, I love to share ideas about sensory therapy toys that may be a little pricy to purchase \u201cjust because\u201d, but may be worth splurging on if wrapped up with a shiny bow.<\/p>\n The items I have recommended are NOT \u201ctherapy equipment\u201d.\u00a0They are TOYS!\u00a0Yes, each and every one serves a specific therapeutic purpose.\u00a0However, each of the items was selected because they are simply FUN!\u00a0Whether your child has sensory processing difficulties or not, many children would love receiving the items below under the tree!<\/p>\n I have taken a Twelve days of Christmas <\/strong>approach in recommending the 12 items below.<\/p>\n 1. A Mini Trampoline<\/strong> ($50)<\/span> 7. Gel water scene\u00a0<\/strong>($40)<\/span> 8. Doorway Swings<\/strong> ($230 each)<\/span> 9. Crash Pads<\/strong> ($175 each) As a disclaimer, I provided a rough price, website link, and picture for each item above. These are simply examples\u00a0<\/em>and generally not actual brands of items that I have tried. Feel free to read the reviews and choose similar or alternate items. In this post, all the product links I have provided are from A<\/em>mazon.com<\/em>. All product images in this post are those shared by\u00a0Amazon.com<\/em>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Melissa, Christmas is approaching. Do you have any FUN sensory toy ideas for my 4 year old grandson with Autism? I love the Holiday Season!\u00a0Eleven months of the year, I try to make my recommendations to parents as cheap as possible. I love to try to \u201cmake due\u201d, get creative, and make equipment with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3577,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
\nChristmas is approaching. Do you have any FUN sensory toy ideas for my 4 year old grandson with Autism?<\/strong><\/p>\nChristmas Gift Ideas for Children with Autism<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nA mini trampoline<\/a> is my #1 go-to for sensory input.\u00a0\u00a0They can slide under a bed perfectly, so they don\u2019t take up much space and are WAY less dangerous than a standard trampoline.\u00a0(I do not recommend standard trampolines.\u00a0Even with nets and other safety precautions, they just are not safe for the little sensory seeker!)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>2. Tent\u00a0<\/strong>($30)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThrow in a few old pillows, bean bags, or blankets and you have the perfect \u201cpositive time out\u201d space.\u00a0Tents<\/a>\u00a0can be fantastic for calming. They are great for pretend play, and combine with a bucket of fidget toys and your child with have the ultimate calming retreat.<\/p>\n<\/a>3. Hippity hop\u00a0<\/strong>($25)
\nI love these things!\u00a0 Kids can gain some strong vestibular and proprioceptive input from bouncing on\u00a0hippity hop<\/a>\u00a0balls. In addition, it provides strong exercise which helps with attention to task as well as provides a good cardio workout.<\/p>\n<\/a>4. Scooter board\u00a0<\/strong>($20)
\nFind a hallway, grab some empty 2 liter bottles and go kiddo bowling with a scooter board<\/a>! Whether sitting on the board or laying on their tummies on the board, kids again can gain a great cardio workout as well as gain sensory input from one relatively inexpensive item.<\/p>\n<\/a>5. Body sock\u00a0<\/strong>($40)
\nKids love the compression from a\u00a0body sock’s<\/a>\u00a0stretchy fabric! It can be used passively while snuggling up and watching a movie, or can be used more actively around the house while pretending to be monsters.<\/p>\n<\/a>6. Vibrating animal massager\u00a0<\/strong>($10)<\/span>
\nI will be honest, my son asks for one of these every time we see one. Kids tend to either gravitate toward or avoid vibration greatly. If your\u00a0youngster\u00a0is one who loves to put his hand on\u00a0the clothes dryer or chew on a vibrating toothbrush, then a\u00a0vibrating animal massager<\/a>\u00a0is a must have gift!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nOk, ok. This is one that I had given to me, handmade, by a loving intern. She used hair gel and a zip lock baggie. And my homemade one IS super cool, but as someone who is obsessed with sea creatures\u2026this one is WAY cool! Let your future creature-explorer enjoy this\u00a0gel water scene<\/a>\u00a0with its\u00a0captivating sensory world. It also works as a wonderfully quiet hand fidget.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe doorway swing<\/a> pictured comes with the doorway bar, sling swing, and trapeze bar.\u00a0It is listed as appropriate for ages 3-10 years of age.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis crash pad<\/a> is huge at 5 feet x 5 feet and is perfect for jumping, crashing, cuddling, and even napping.\u00a0Perfect for the little \u201ccrasher\u201d in your life who may not be safe with a mini trampoline.<\/p>\n<\/a>10. Hammock<\/strong> ($150)
\nOK, so I don\u2019t really think of hammocks<\/a> in the winter either, but you will be glad you have it come spring. Even better that you can crawl in the hammock with your little one and enjoy a good snuggle together!<\/p>\n<\/a>11. Bubble light tube <\/strong>($110)
\nAt Children’s Therapy TEAM our bubble light tube<\/a> is probably the most popular items in the clinic! The one I have linked to is a large 3ft floor model, but you can gain similar effects with much cheaper lava lamps. Fantastic for calming your wound up child!<\/p>\n<\/a>12. Office Chair\u00a0<\/strong>($125)
\nThis may seem like an odd choice, but spinning provides strong vestibular input that so many children crave, and it also provides a comfy place for you to get work done too.\u00a0Win, Win!\u00a0The prices are really all over the place for an\u00a0office chair<\/a>, the one pictured is just an example, but you definitely want one with arms.\u00a0Feel free to hunt around for the one that looks best to you.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nDear Melissa,<\/em><\/strong>\r\nChristmas is approaching. Do you have any FUN sensory toy ideas for my 4 year old grandson with Autism?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nI love the Holiday Season!\u00a0Eleven months of the year, I try to make my recommendations to parents as cheap as possible. I love to try to \u201cmake due\u201d, get creative, and make equipment with what people might already have on hand.\u00a0But\u2026when Christmas or a Birthday is approaching, I love to share ideas about sensory therapy toys that may be a little pricy to purchase \u201cjust because\u201d, but may be worth splurging on if wrapped up with a shiny bow.\r\n\r\nThe items I have recommended are NOT \u201ctherapy equipment\u201d.\u00a0They are TOYS!\u00a0Yes, each and every one serves a specific therapeutic purpose.\u00a0However, each of the items was selected because they are simply FUN!\u00a0Whether your child has sensory processing difficulties or not, many children would love receiving the items below under the tree!\r\nChristmas Gift Ideas for Children with Autism<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nI have taken a Twelve days of Christmas <\/strong>approach in recommending the 12 items below.\r\n\r\n1. A Mini Trampoline<\/strong> ($50)<\/span>\r\nA mini trampoline<\/a> is my #1 go-to for sensory input.\u00a0\u00a0They can slide under a bed perfectly, so they don\u2019t take up much space and are WAY less dangerous than a standard trampoline.\u00a0(I do not recommend standard trampolines.\u00a0Even with nets and other safety precautions, they just are not safe for the little sensory seeker!)<\/em>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>2. Tent\u00a0<\/strong>($30)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\r\nThrow in a few old pillows, bean bags, or blankets and you have the perfect \u201cpositive time out\u201d space.\u00a0Tents<\/a>\u00a0can be fantastic for calming. They are great for pretend play, and combine with a bucket of fidget toys and your child with have the ultimate calming retreat.\r\n\r\n<\/a>3. Hippity hop\u00a0<\/strong>($25)\r\nI love these things!\u00a0 Kids can gain some strong vestibular and proprioceptive input from bouncing on\u00a0hippity hop<\/a>\u00a0balls. In addition, it provides strong exercise which helps with attention to task as well as provides a good cardio workout.\r\n\r\n<\/a>4. Scooter board\u00a0<\/strong>($20)\r\nFind a hallway, grab some empty 2 liter bottles and go kiddo bowling with a scooter board<\/a>! Whether sitting on the board or laying on their tummies on the board, kids again can gain a great cardio workout as well as gain sensory input from one relatively inexpensive item.\r\n\r\n<\/a>5. Body sock\u00a0<\/strong>($40)\r\nKids love the compression from a\u00a0body sock's<\/a>\u00a0stretchy fabric! It can be used passively while snuggling up and watching a movie, or can be used more actively around the house while pretending to be monsters.\r\n\r\n<\/a>6. Vibrating animal massager\u00a0<\/strong>($10)<\/span>\r\nI will be honest, my son asks for one of these every time we see one. Kids tend to either gravitate toward or avoid vibration greatly. If your\u00a0youngster\u00a0is one who loves to put his hand on\u00a0the clothes dryer or chew on a vibrating toothbrush, then a\u00a0vibrating animal massager<\/a>\u00a0is a must have gift!\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n7. Gel water scene\u00a0<\/strong>($40)<\/span>\r\nOk, ok. This is one that I had given to me, handmade, by a loving intern. She used hair gel and a zip lock baggie. And my homemade one IS super cool, but as someone who is obsessed with sea creatures\u2026this one is WAY cool! Let your future creature-explorer enjoy this\u00a0gel water scene<\/a>\u00a0with its\u00a0captivating sensory world. It also works as a wonderfully quiet hand fidget.\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n8. Doorway Swings<\/strong> ($230 each)<\/span>\r\nThe doorway swing<\/a> pictured comes with the doorway bar, sling swing, and trapeze bar.\u00a0It is listed as appropriate for ages 3-10 years of age.\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n9. Crash Pads<\/strong> ($175 each)\r\nThis crash pad<\/a> is huge at 5 feet x 5 feet and is perfect for jumping, crashing, cuddling, and even napping.\u00a0Perfect for the little \u201ccrasher\u201d in your life who may not be safe with a mini trampoline.\r\n\r\n<\/a>10. Hammock<\/strong> ($150)\r\nOK, so I don\u2019t really think of hammocks<\/a> in the winter either, but you will be glad you have it come spring. Even better that you can crawl in the hammock with your little one and enjoy a good snuggle together!\r\n\r\n<\/a>11. Bubble light tube <\/strong>($110)\r\nAt Children's Therapy TEAM our bubble light tube<\/a> is probably the most popular items in the clinic! The one I have linked to is a large 3ft floor model, but you can gain similar effects with much cheaper lava lamps. Fantastic for calming your wound up child!\r\n\r\n<\/a>12. Office Chair\u00a0<\/strong>($125)\r\nThis may seem like an odd choice, but spinning provides strong vestibular input that so many children crave, and it also provides a comfy place for you to get work done too.\u00a0Win, Win!\u00a0The prices are really all over the place for an\u00a0office chair<\/a>, the one pictured is just an example, but you definitely want one with arms.\u00a0Feel free to hunt around for the one that looks best to you.\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nAs a disclaimer, I provided a rough price, website link, and picture for each item above. These are simply examples\u00a0<\/em>and generally not actual brands of items that I have tried. Feel free to read the reviews and choose similar or alternate items. In this post, all the product links I have provided are from A<\/em>mazon.com<\/em>. All product images in this post are those shared by\u00a0Amazon.com<\/em>.","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[170],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\n