Toys and play for special needs

These are about toys and play for special needs children.

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Multi-sensory toys
These can help to stimulate a special needs child's senses. They encourage different often calming behaviours.
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Visual toys
These toys are designed for children wo are dependent on their sight. For example, a mini volcano lamp.
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Auditory toys
These toys help to encourage development for children who depend on their hearing. For example, a beeping toy.
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Tactile toys
These toys are designed for touch, and could encourage mouthing in a baby. For example, squidgy toys.
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Vestibular toys
These toys encourage activity, and they help stimulate balance. For example, a swing set.
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Proprioception
These toys are good for helping with body awareness. For example, rainbow streamers.
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Motor toys
These toys encourage gross motor skills, such as range of motion. For example, a crawling tunnel.
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Cognition toys
These toys help with cause and effect concepts and prediction (and more). For example, a touch memory game.
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Communication toys
These help with non verbal communication, and breathing to vocalisation. For example, a mike and speaker.
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Socialisation toys
These toys help with sharing and taking turns. For example a game.
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Independence equipment/ toys
These sometimes help with dressing, and more ordinary activities. For example, a supported bed.
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Play for a special needs child
The best play that a carer could provide is one where the child can play without barriers.Play can help promote a sense of belonging, increase mutual understanding and respect, and change perceptions of behaviour and responsibility.
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These toys are designed for children wo are dependent on their sight. For example, a mini volcano lamp.

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Visual toys

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These toys help to encourage development for children who depend on their hearing. For example, a beeping toy.

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These toys are designed for touch, and could encourage mouthing in a baby. For example, squidgy toys.

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These toys encourage activity, and they help stimulate balance. For example, a swing set.

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These flashcards on toys and play for special needs children are a valuable resource for parents, educators, and caregivers alike. Ensuring that playtime is both fun and educational is crucial for all4kidsonline, especially those with special needs. These flashcards provide insights into selecting the right toys and activities to promote learning and development. It's wonderful to see resources like these that support and empower parents and educators to create enriching play experiences for every child, regardless of their abilities.

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