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10 Great Toys For An Autistic Child  

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Have you considered a toy for autistic child? Regardless if a child has autism, another disability or not, all children love toys. Of course, no child is alike. Therefore, what may be enjoyed by one child may not hold the interest of another. Thus, the trick is to figure out which toys your autistic child will enjoy playing with, and will help them develop skills.

The following are 10 great toys for autistic children. The first 5 are suggestions are for children age 3-7 and the second 5 are for children age 8 - 12. Following each basic toy description is examples of where you can find them -

Ages 3-7 1. Paints and/or coloring pencils with large paper - This is a great way for an autistic child to express him/herself in color. Knowing what colors your child responds to may be helpful when it comes to learning. Check Toys R' Us, Sears, or Wal-Mart.

2. Building blocks - any toy for autistic child that can be stacked helps them improve their motor skills. Great toys to consider include "Lego", alphabet blocks, colored shapes, etc. Check Toys R' Us, Sears, or Wal-Mart

3. Stories with Repetition and/or Rhyme -These books help in the development of speech skills. Good book examples you can consider include "Dr. Seuss" and "Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes".

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