My son (Tbomb) is ADHD with some sensory issues. My daughter (Snapper) has an expressive language delay, anxiety disorder, and some sensory issues. There are also suspicions of other disorders. We are just waiting to test. That isn't all of my experience with special needs children. In high school, I was a teacher's aid for a special needs classroom, I tutored in an after-school program for special needs, and I had some special needs children in my classroom at church. In college, I worked with special needs in the Laboratory School I worked at. Over the years, I have truly enjoyed interacting with special needs children and adults. I feel like I have been lead in this direction and enjoy helping, as well as encouraging them to set goals, dream, and dream big! As you might imagine, I see the benefit for special needs children in all kinds of toys. Here are a few of my favorites.
1. Mr. Scribble Write & Draw by LeapFrog
Learn to write letters, numbers and more with Mr. Pencil’s Scribble & Write™! With the help of the friendly Mr. Pencil, explore six activities that introduce writing, drawing and spelling.
2. VtechKids Monster Truck Rally
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! It's time for the monster truck rally show with the Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Press & Race™ Monster Truck Rally™ by VTech®. Race and jump with Mark, the Press & Race™ monster truck, around the rally tracks and off the launch pads while listening to him play fun phrases, sounds and melodies. Then, have a jump competition by launching off the stunt ramp to encourage creative play and discover cause and effect. The spinning flames and more than 30 songs, melodies, sounds and phrases will engage your little speed racer in some monster playtime. Welcome to the monster truck rally, let the show begin!
3. LeapFrog LeapStart
LeapStart is an interactive learning system that gets kids excited about counting, learning to read, problem-solving and more through fun, replayable activities. The magic behind LeapStart is a stylus that reads invisible dots on every page, triggering questions, challenges, songs, jokes and more. The grow-with-me stylus is comfortable for kids of all ages and promotes proper writing grip. The LeapStart library features touch-and-talk games, creative challenges, problem-solving puzzles, math mazes and more for 2-7-year-olds with more than 30 activities in every book. Most replayable activities have two levels with more than 50 key skills per level so kids can play and learn at the right level and move up when they’re ready. The LeapStart library of 25+ books (sold separately) covers a variety of preschool through first-grade subjects and includes two Learn to Read book sets. A total of 400+ activities help kids build tomorrow’s skills today.
4. Kurio Watch 2.0
The next generation of The Ultimate Smartwatch Built for Kids is here – Kurio Watch 2.0+! Now comes with two (2) interchangeable bands to match your style, including a bonus band that changes color right on your wrist! The front-facing camera is perfect for selfies and recording videos—make a silly face or add to the fun with photo filters & frames, then customize the watch face with your photo! Play the included single and two-player games on one watch, or connect two watches together via Bluetooth to play together! Message friends via Bluetooth to share texts, emojis, selfies, doodles and voice recordings with other Kurio Watches & Android devices. Plus, everything you need in a smartwatch – activity tracker, music player, alarm/stopwatch, calculator, calendar and so much more. With scratch resistant and splash proof protection, plus an “In Case of an Emergency” (I.C.E.) app where parents can enter their child's medical and contact information.
5. Micro Kickboard Mini Original
The Mini Original is the highest rated scooter for children ages 2-5. The smooth gliding 3 wheels, low to the ground deck, and safe steering all contribute to stability that make the Mini perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners. The Mini Original has been awarded the Oppenheim SNAP (Special Needs Adaptable Product) Award. This award is given to products that can be used by or easily adapted for children with special needs.
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