Kids and toddlers on the autism spectrum sometimes crave different sensory experience which ‘ordinary’ toys can’t provide them. It can happen that autistic children focus more on their sense of vision, hearing, and touch, and sensory toys satisfy these needs. Lava lamps, liquid bubble drops, moving sand pictures, and different ‘fidget’ toys are the most common and popular sensory toys as they allow your child to focus on one thing or action and keep them occupied and calm.
The best thing about sensory toys for kids with autism is that they can double up as sensory therapy ‘instruments’ and playing with these toys can be of great help with child’s daily functioning.