A child with autism is a great challenge for parents, but it is a blessing from God. We must deal well with it, pay close attention, and prepare ourselves to succeed in it.
I decided to write this list as an inspiration for every parent who has an autistic child, and for everyone who seeks to put a smile and happiness in the heart of an autistic child who has difficulties communicating with the world.
I know that choosing gifts for an autistic child is difficult and confusing and seems more challenging, and therefore I have put this list to suit any occasion on which the gift will be presented as well as to fit the budget of any size.
Gift list
1. Building games
These games depend on disassembly and assembly, and they are among the important exercises for autistic children, because they develop motor skills and make them more accurate, as well as arouse their curiosity and push them towards knowing things as well as occupying a large part of the time in an enjoyable leisure activity. These games are suitable from the age of 3 years.
2. Card games
These games rely heavily on mental skills and memory and often come with simple instructions that make it easy for parents and children to understand and use them. This game is suitable for children aged 5 years.
3. The swing
The swing is one of the things that help in improving mood naturally, that speeds up the development and development of sensory integration, is a sedative and stimulant for the child, and the size and price of the swing varies according to the age, swing levels, and the nature of the chair.
4. Light bulbs
The lights games come in many shapes and sizes, and therefore several prices, and are among the exciting and enthusiastic things for children. They also push the child to explore and curiosity, especially as they come in the form of some exciting cosmic phenomena such as planets, stars and so on.
5. AquaBeads
I do not know the name of the game in Arabic, but they are small colored balls when sprayed with water, they become larger and acquire a kind of viscosity and become very interesting when moving and running away from you, this game is excellent to occupy time while in the car and it excites the child's senses greatly.
6. Earplugs
This is an ideal gift for an autistic child, because he is always sensitive to noise and loud sounds and thus needs earplugs, especially outside the home. You can choose small earplugs that do not appear from the ear so that the child does not become embarrassed, and make sure that this gift will be the secret of the child's feeling comfortable in many Of the times.
7. Interactive books
These books depend on the child making some simple changes to complete the story, by moving some pieces and repositioning them, these books are suitable from the age of 4 years and help the child to improve his ability to analyze and solve problems as well as improve his motor abilities and the consistency of his senses together.
8. Puzzles
There are many types of puzzle books suitable for different ages, starting from the age of 3 years until the age of maturity, you can choose connecting puzzles, mazes, or complementing drawings, all of which improve the child's mental abilities and occupy a large amount of time in an entertaining and useful way.
9. Coloring books
Even adults enjoy coloring books and it makes them feel calmer and more relaxed, so why not give kids the same great feeling.
10. The games tent
This tent is a multitude of games in one game, fun and entertaining, and it will make the child live adventures that are difficult to live outside, which may be a little expensive, but it is definitely a very special gift.
11. The dough
There are many types and shapes of dough toys that come in multiple colors and many tools that help to form the dough, but it is preferable to present these doughs to a child over five years old so that he does not eat it because it is completely unhealthy, of course.
12. Corridors and maze
If you have the space and budget that you can do, never hesitate, it is like a small home games city for your child, all you have to do is prepare the floors and walls and let the many giant canvas corridors connect to each other and let your child do what he wants.
13. A new blanket
Doctors in psychology confirm that a person's feeling that the blanket he uses is comfortable reduces his stress and anxiety levels, and thus there is no better gift than a blanket, especially in the winter season, but be sure to choose one with the child's favorite shapes, and I assure you that whether the characters are dinosaurs or even pioneers Space will definitely find the desired shape.
14. String games
This is not just an ordinary game, but rather it is the most hobby you give to the child, you teach him to make something fun and beautiful and with time it will become his passion, I bet you that this gift will bring out the child a dazzling talent that you could not imagine.
15. Foam letters
This gift is excellent for indirectly teaching the child the letters and is suitable for the year before joining the school. It is fun, colorful, as well as exciting for the child.
Now it's your turn .. Tell us about the best gift you think would suit an autistic child, and why?