1. Kinetic Sand
The number one on our list of best gifts for autistic children, the Kinetic Sand is a great gift for autistic children since it involves a wide range of sensory activities. It is a hands-on material which can help in building fine motor sWe’ve already compiled a list of 7 best board games for children with autism, so you can take a look and maybe find a perfect gift.
kills. It stimulates tactile system and it is good even for autistic children who hate getting their hands dirty because kinetic sand is not sticky at all. Even if the child does not want to touch it immediately, he/she can play with tools first and then move on to play with hands as well. On the other hand it is also perfect for children who crave for tactile input since they can touch, crush and squeeze the sand as much as they want and it will never dry. It can also have a calming and therapeutic effect. You can also read more about the benefits of kinetic sand in therapies on this link. It is a great gift for an autistic child as well as his/her parents since this sand does not create mess. This list offered 10 best gifts for autistic children and we hope you will make someone smile while buying some of these gifts.
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