Toys for Christmas

Finding toys for Christmas for special needs children can be difficult. I would recommend the following tips:
~ if you are not the parent, check with the parent to see what they need, what kinds of toys that are appropriate, and what they could use to continue to challenge, and stimulate their children

~ calendar age of a child does not always mean developmental age!!! Just because a child is 4 he/she may be playing and using toys with concepts more appropriate to a 2 year old--so please buy accordingly

~ beware of toys with small pieces. Please check with the parent if the toy you have in mind will be a potential choking hazard

~check with the experts such as here

~ some area schools that minister to special needs children can give you suggestions or possibly even catalogs/websites where they purchase toys

~if you know of any occupational therapists/or physical therapists for children they too can be a great resource