Community Autism Resources list of
25 Gift Ideas for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
The following list has a variety of gift ideas that are fun for all children but may be especially fun
and interesting for kids on the Autism Spectrum. When clicking through the links please note the
age level that each item is geared towards, keeping in mind both your child’s age and
developmental level.
Sensory toys
Lighted Whirly Wheel Vintage Retro Hand-held Spinning Magnetic Flashing Toy
Liquid Motion Timer
Weighted Turtle - 2.2lbs
Set of 5 Tangle Jr Fidget Toys
Multicolor Ocean Wave Light Projector
Movement
Gym Class Scooter Board with Safety Handles
Kidoozie Foam Pogo Jumper
Video Rocker
Physio Roll 30 Double Exercise Therapy Ball
Games
Whac-A-Mole Arcade Game
The Great Cheese Chase Award Winning Cooperative Board Game
Follow Your Nose smelling game
3D Feel & Find By GuideCraft 40 piece set
Books
Frozen Read-Along Storybook and CD
Point to Happy: For Children on the Autism Spectrum
The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-so-obvious
Social Guidelines for Tweens & Teens
Learning To Get Along series
CD
Indigo Ocean Dreams: 4 Children's Stories Designed to Decrease Stress, Anger
and Anxiety while Increasing Self-Esteem and Self-Awareness Audiobook CD
Other great ideas
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Magnetic Calendar
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Magnetic Responsibility Chart
Gift cards for iPad apps
Gift certificates for local zoo or children’s museum memberships
Gift certificate for a trampoline park like Sky Zone
Gift cards for an activity that the child is participating in or would like to try, for
example: craniosacral therapy, horseback riding, social skills group, yoga,
martial arts, etc…