Dec 11, 2019
Tune it for a special episode of Autism Live! It's almost Christmas time so Autism Live is bringing you a LIVE episode full of toys and gifts that won awards in the Autism Live Toy/Gift guide!
Babu Rocker Mindware®
Baby STEM AWARD
It’s a rocking rainbow that offers a spectrum of play
possibilities! Babu Rocker’s modern twist on toy blocks deliver
pure and simple creative play options for kids of all ages. From
color sorting, stacking and balancing to creating a doughnut or
merry-go-round, this beautiful rainbow puzzle is a tactile,
timeless addition to your wooden toys. Each piece is crafted from
solid hardwood with a non-toxic, BPA-free, water-based finish. An
heirloom-quality rocking rainbow puzzle crafted from solid hardwood
with an eco-friendly finish. Babu Rocker inspires hand-eye
coordination, gross motor development and an understanding of
balance as well as cause and effect. Includes a wooden rocking
base, wooden center block and 6 colorful wooden block segments
.Autism Live says: Babu Rocker is a great toy to spark your baby’s
imagination and early engineering skills. Blocks, yes, but with a
twist, or rather a curve! The learning is endless with this clever
toy.
My Little Farm SmartFelt Toys®
PreSchool THERAPIST AWARD
Like My Little House, My Little Farm is a multi-sensory,
multi-purpose, interactive, reversible 3D playhouse. 32 colorful
and matching felt pieces stick to this wonderful, kid-friendly barn
and farm environment. There are adorable farm animals, a
multi-ethnic family of 4, loads of farm objects and weather
concepts like sunny and rainy days. In addition to matching
activities, My Little Farm features an area for open-ended creative
free play where kiddos can put the pieces wherever they want and
create their own stories.
Autism Live says: The long-awaited sequel to the award winning My
Little House is finally here! My Little Farm creates a whole new
world of interactive play for language learners! Little hands love
to play with these soft shapes, matching them to the felt barn,
while learning labels for a wide variety of language targets that
are fun and relevant. We love so many things about My Little Farm:
that it was developed by an experienced Speech and Language
Pathologist, that it folds and stores easily, that it grows with
the learner, just to name a few!
Glo Pals Liquid Activated Light up Sensory Toys
Pre School SENSORY AWARD
The Glo Pals were inspired by a child with autism who was terrified
of the bath. His mother used the technology behind the Pals to
encourage him to overcome his fear and learn to love bath time. His
story influenced the development of the Glo Pal characters and our
mission to create a product that would engage children in sensory
exercises and brighten bath time.
Autism Live says: The super awesome Glo Pals were inspired by a mom
who wanted to make bath time more fun for her child on the
spectrum. These light up cubes are attention grabbing and
addictive. Use them in the bath, pool, or sink to create relaxing
sensory fun.
EUREKA CRATE Pinball Kit (subscription kits: cancel anytime)
KiwiCo®
TEEN TWEEN OLDIE BUT GOODY
KiwiCo® Subscription Kits arrive monthly and feature:ENGINEERING
PROJECT: Put science to work and build something amazing.HANDS-ON
CREATIVITY: High-quality materials and detailed step-by-step
instructions.MAKER’S GUIDE: Explore the science and technology
behind the design.DESIGN CHALLENGE: Get inspired and develop
creative problem-solving skills.
Autism Live says: KiwiCo® has taken the erector set of old and created one-of-a-kind kits that will ignite the imagination and inspire the inner engineer of your tween or teen. We love the subscription nature of having challenges arrive on a regular basis.
Massive Googly Ball Imperial Toys®
OLDIE BUT GOODY AWARD
The Massive Googly Ball is the ultimate sensory toy! It’s a ball,
but it’s covered with super squishy hair that moves and grooves.
Shake it, squeeze, pinch it or toss it, the Massive Googly Ball
provides a cornucopia of sensory input!Autism Live says: The
Massive Googly Ball is a great sensory toy for almost any age, but
we have seen this toy light up adults of all ages and abilities.
There is something both comforting and engaging about squeezing and
pulling these super awesome toys! Give it a try. You won’t be able
to stop!
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