Best Toys for Kids With Autism Reviewed – Our Top 10 Picks

Cards are a great way to engage the child in an interesting activity they will be able to learn from, and they are a wonderful educational toy you will be able to use for many years. Seeing as the photos on the cards are pretty up-to-date and kid-friendly but not overly juvenile, they will be a great choice for some older kids (or even adults with speech problems).

There are 350 cards in a set and they can be used to teach identical matching as well as for similar matching and generalization. You can encourage the child to show you a certain object or use a card and ask them to tell you what they see.

Cards with vivid, colorful photos are excellent learning toys for kids with autism as they can help them understand similarities, differences, and sorting into categories, but what is more, they can also be used to encourage storytelling.

When it comes to educational toys and toys which help autistic children adapt to the world a bit better, this board is a great choice. By breaking down everyday activities such as going to the toilet, eating, playing, and going to bed into smaller ‘tasks’ and turning it all into a game, you help children with autism transition from one activity into another more easily. They will be able to rely on themselves rather than on others because they will have a sense of understanding.

As far as we are concerned, even if it’s small, this is one of the best learning toys for kids with autism because it helps them understand what is expected of them in certain situations. By learning what they should do next in a certain situation, autistic children aren’t as anxious and nervous as they used to be for they are able to cope better with the challenges life can bring them.

When it comes to sets of sensory toys for autistic children, this is yet another great choice because you will get a pack of ten toys for a reasonable price. There will be different fidget toys as well as a few that can act as calming, especially marbles in a mesh sleeve. All of these toys are fun to play with, help develop child’s fine motor skills, but also help them focus.  

We already mentioned that a pack of different sensory toys can be a great gift for autistic children, but you should be careful as giving them several different sensory toys at once can be overwhelming or can cause too much stimulation. Instead, you can try introducing a toy at the time and seeing which ones the child likes best. When you learn which toys they prefer and which senses they’re focused on, you’ll be able to buy them toys they’ll love in the future.

This cuddle swing is a perfect toy for kids with autism who seek vestibular input, creating a cocoon-like effect and this deep pressure can help children calm down and relax. Simply getting in and being still while the swing gently sways off the floor helps autistic children relax, while those who are active can twist, swing, and occupy their physical energy while they focus on something else.

On the other hand, it does take up quite a bit of room and stretches as the child gets inside, so it’s a good idea to attach it a bit further from the walls and to hang it high. At first the child might need help to get inside and learn how to use it, but even this can be a wonderful bonding opportunity for parents or other siblings until they figure out the way to get in and out on their own.

For parents who are looking for sensory toys which will engage their autistic child’s creativity, these magnetic building blocks are just the thing. They come with a lovely magnetic board which will help the parents keep their fidgety kids entertained even when they’re on the road and sitting in the car. This is a 41-piece set that has parts with four different textures, meaning that a single toy provides an autistic child with different sensations and engages them in play.

This toy allows children to develop their creativity and to create different shapes: houses and towers, trains and cars alike. The best thing is that there are also magnetic wheels included in this set, which means that any shape the child makes can instantly be transformed into a vehicle, which will be a source of joy for the child.

LED fiber toys and items are great for décor, but they can also be great sensory toy for autistic children. They are a source of joy and fun for visually oriented autistic kids, and with 34 different colors and 13 display modes to choose from, these space whips are fun toys for kids with autism. They can pick the colors they like and choose which brightness level suits them best and no longer will they see dark rooms as something to be frightened of, but rather a space where they can enjoy their favorite toy in.

That being said, the fiber is 1,5 mm in diameter which means that the colors are better visible, but also that the whip is more difficult to manipulate. Still, while it might not be easy to whip around, it also means that the children are less likely to hurt themselves while playing with it.

For autistic children who have excess energy or even have problems learning to walk or stand, this trampoline is the best choice. Safety pads are very helpful if the child gets carried away a bit, but the best thing is the safety hand rail with the foam protector, as this is perfect for children who have problem with their balance or standing up straight.

On the other hand, the trampoline might not be able to fold so easily, as first you need to disassemble the legs and the handle. It’s wise to have someone help you assemble and disassemble it, or you can simply put it together and keep in the place where your child can use it (for example your backyard).

It’s important to remember that autistic children who have problems with their gross motor skills may require your assistance to use the trampoline, so you should always have an adult close by.  

When you’re thinking about buying gifts for autistic children who have problems with speech and articulation, this fun card set is a good choice. Not only are the pictures very vivid and colorful, but the cards can be used to play different educational games as well.

Seeing as some of the cards are duplicates, you can always try the memory game which you can spice up a bit by asking the child to tell you what is that they see on the card. These cards are pretty large so the child can hold them on their own when you’re playing a game, which is also a great chance to teach them about sharing toys.

When the child gets older, you can use the cards to slowly start introducing particular sounds as well. Initial, medial, and final sounds in different words are underlines and you can ask the child to recognize and pronounce the sounds the best they can.

Not every child with autism will need chewable toys, and even those who do might not use them the same, as there are autistic children who sometimes bite and children who bite often. Autistic children with oral sensory processing problems will love chewing, biting, and licking different things, and by giving them something safe to chew on will help them with oral stimulation they need and crave.

This U-shaped silicone pendant comes on a smooth silk cord and has a special clasp, and this means that child’s hair will not be pulled while they’re wearing it. The pendant is flexible which means the child can twist and turn it around, but it’s also very fashionable and looks like a regular necklace.  

If you notice that the child really likes the necklace, you might want to invest in another one, as even the sturdiest pendants made of the most durable materials can weaken and chip over time, especially if a child really likes them and uses them often.