8. Puzzles
Puzzles, the next one on the list of best gifts for autistic children are among favorite activities for autistic children. By choosing a perfect puzzle you can easily be the person who bought that perfect gift for a birthday party. Autistic children enjoy watching the puzzle pieces slowly forming a completing picture. They also improve problem-solving skills and promote motor skill development. National Autism Resources website compiled a list of recommended, best-selling puzzles for children with autism and we advise you to take a look. Make sure to consider age group of a child when choosing a puzzle. Less complicated puzzles are appropriate for small children while older children will find more pleasure in complicated puzzles. Interestingly enough, the puzzle ribbon was adopted in 1999 as a universal sign of autism awareness. The puzzle pattern reflects the complexity of autism spectrum disorders and diversity of autistic persons. While choosing a perfect puzzle (especially if it is for an older child) don’t underestimate the puzzle-solving skills of autistic persons.
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