Toy Recommendations for Individuals with Autism
Need some toy recommendations for individuals with autism? The following toys have been used in our clinics as well as in our TEACCH trainings and are recommended by our Autism Specialists and our Resource & Referral Specialists from across the state. The toys are divided into the following categories: cause & effect, visual supports, sensory, games, manipulatives & building, books, and art.
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SpinAgain (cause & effect) |
MiniSpinny (cause & effect) |
RollAgain Tower (cause & effect) |
Penguin Popper Toy (cause & effect) |
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Pound A Ball (cause & effect) |
Car Ramps Race (cause & effect) |
Playskool Busy Gears (cause & effect) |
Playskool Activity Toys (cause & effect) |
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Whirly Squigz (cause & effect) |
Shape Sorter – Hooty Hoo (cause & effect) |
Time Timer |
Liquid timers (visual supports) |
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Lollipop Hand Drum |
Mesh ball (sensory) |
Sensory tubes |
Mesh Squeeze Ball Light Up |
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Sensy band |
Slinky Pop Toob |
Zingo |
Pop-up Pirate |
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Quick Cups |
Uno – retro version |
Spot-It! |
Spot-it! |
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Marble Run (older kids) |
Marble Run (younger kids) |
Marble Run (younger kids) |
Magna Tiles (manipulatives & building) |
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Duplo |
SmartMax – Animal Train |
Duplo |
Smart Max Safari |
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Jumbo Knob Puzzles (manipulatives & building) |
Snap Circuits Jr. |
Squigz |
Nesting/Sorting Garages & Cars |
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Magnaformers |
Poke-a-Dot |
Thinking putty kits |
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Do A Dot Art! Markers |
Dot Art Activity books |
Paint by Sticker Kids |
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