[NEWS] Specially-made Items for Children with Autism

Trident Chronicles
Apr 1, 2021
3 min read

Updated: May 1, 2021

Written by: Patricia Faith Gulla

PubMat by: Erica Bacolor and Angela Besana

Published on April 1, 2021

It’s April 1st! But no, we’ll not be suggesting the best pranks for April Fool’s Day; we will be celebrating the start of Autism Awareness Month instead!

Children with autism can be hypersensitive when it comes to the essentials and objects that they use from day to day basis. Most times for them, bedsheets are not just bedsheets, and toys are not just toys. In relation to this, we gathered ten (10) things that will help children with autism focus, calm down, and relax.

1. Weighted Blanket

These blankets add extra comfort to children with autism. However, these blankets are only advisable for children four (4) years and up.

Price Range: ₱1000 - ₱2500

Where to Buy: https://shopee.ph/Weighted-Blanket-for-Kids-Weighted-Sensory-Blanket-for-Anxiety-ADHD-Insomnia-Kids-i.36087068.7068567115

2. Stuffed Animals

It may seem like a boring inanimate object to you or to most, but stuffed animals can be these children’s best friends and confidants—one they highly trust and won’t go anywhere without. These stuffed friends help their imagination and sense of communication. You can provide their favorite animal, or a lot of them, and encourage your child to name it, too!

Price Range: ₱60 - ₱700

Where to Buy:

- https://shopee.ph/New-Tiktok-Reversible-Flip-Stuffed-Octopus-Plush-Doll-Soft-Simulation-Reversible-Plush-Toy-Double-sided-Color-Flip-i.296095808.3977218700

- https://shopee.ph/14-46cm-Octonauts-Barnacles-Dashi-Kwazii-Peso-Tweak-Shellington-Inkling-Tunip-Plush-Toys-i.300953628.6849166501

3. Play Dough/Kinetic Sand

Talking about imagination, play dough and kinetic sand are one of the most pliable objects safe for your child to create things. Wait for flower, or that car, or that dinosaur to mess with your floor, though. Clays are the safe and gentle enough to not trigger any sensory issues. However, be sure to read the labels and look for the ones authorized for children.

Price Range: ₱89 - ₱500

Where to Buy:

- https://shopee.ph/Air-Dry-Clay-12-Color-Clay-for-Kids-Clay-Dough-Toys-for-Kids-i.182105163.9124942954

- https://shopee.ph/Play-Dough-Set-Non-Toxic-Colored-Dough-Creative-Noodle-Maker-Fun-Kitchen-Toy-for-Children-i.297707582.6347657710

4. Compression Sheets

Just like the weighted blanket, compression sheets are best in adding comfort in children’s sleep because it combines constant, soothing pressure. No worries, though, the sheets look tight but your kids are guaranteed to breathe comfortably, relishing in a hazy makeshift hug.

Price Range: ₱743 - ₱2432

Where to Buy:

- https://shopee.ph/1*Sensory-Bed-Sheet-For-Kids-Ages-5-Compression-Alternative-Weighted-to-Blanket-V7W0-i.202881337.6760334971

- https://www.ubuy.com.ph/brand/harkla

5. Sensory Mats

These are play mats with various textures. It plays with your kids’ sense of touch, and it’s also highly capable of being an interactive memory game that you can play with them!

Price Range: ₱125-

Where to Buy:

- https://shopee.ph/Baby-Crawling-Play-Mat-Floor-Play-Mat-Game-Mat-With-Plastic-Bag-Random-design-i.38563093.8908876695

6. Legos

Everyone loves Legos, well, unless you step on one (or a lot) of them—that’ll hurt a lot. Imagination is best enhanced with these tiny pieces of bricks. Parents supervision and larger pieces are more advisable for children below three (3) years old.

Price Range: ₱245 - ₱4,800

Where to Buy:

Lego Official Store

- https://shopee.ph/legoph?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmIuDBhDXARIsAFITC_5XTJK-qKHvcts9gUVumkMl1RRaO0IZo40rJomxNUC_PWVg5-_AomEaArVVEALw_wcB

7. Pin Arts

It gives a wonderful sensation when you touch it. It gives kids a way to showcase their art while also having fun doing it.

Price Range: ₱259 - ₱399

Where to Buy:https://shopee.ph/-pinky-Pin-Art-Classic-3D-Impressions-Executive-Desktop-Office-Toy-Frame-5-Colors-New-i.235061130.7521063579

8. Rainmaker Toys

Appeals to the sense of hearing because it creates sounds of rain every time you shake it. Kids would love it especially when the beads move along with the sound, creating a great scene of dancing colors.

Price Range: ₱172 - ₱210

Where to Buy:

- https://shopee.ph/Rainbow-Hourglass-Rainmaker-Rain-Stick-Musical-Toy-Raindrop-Sound-for-Kids-i.87037225.9002798481

- https://shopee.ph/Fun-Time-Rainbow-Rainmaker-Toy-i.161405184.2497515206

9. Fidget Toys

There was once a time when fidget toys ruled our year. But this trend is not only a trend, which comes and goes, for children with autism—it remains their hand in times of discomfort.

Price Range: ₱20 - ₱99

Where to Buy:

- https://shopee.ph/1-Pc-Stress-Reliever-Toys-Fidget-Cube-Squishy-Ball-Noodle-Squeeze-Toy-Fun-Beans-Squishy-Sticky-Wall-Ball-Globbles-Ball-Sticky-Fidget-Toys-Adhd-Autism-Special-Occupational-Therapy-Stress-Relief-Anti-Stress-Toys-Gift-For-Adults-Kids-i.99056077.8015475125

1. Vibrating Cushions

There are seats that make hypersensitive children with autism uncomfortable, especially in public areas or in school. Vibrating cushions help them relax and undistracted.