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Ashlyn’s Autism Gift Guide

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It took a decent amount of bribery and half of December but I talked Ashlyn into making another excellent gift guide for people with autism. Her first one was a hit and I’ve been trying to get her to do another ever since. Two years later we’ve got a new list that’s just as great as her first one.

gift ideas for someone with autism

Here’s Ashlyn’s picks for this year and why she thinks they are great gift ideas for that person you love with autism (in her own words).

Cosmic Ray Wand Fidget

This is good because it helps you relax and keeps your mind busy.

Vibrating pillow

I want one of these because I think it calms people down and it would be easy to take places with me.

Slo-Mo Bumpy Balls

These are good because they keep your hands busy and your mind occupied.

Squeeze Machine and Massager for Feet

Being squeezed gives you comfort so this would be good to squeeze your feet.

100 Ball Pool Balls

Who doesn’t like a ball pit?

Large Bean Bag

I had a bean bag when I was little and this is a good one for when you are big. It makes you feel secure.

Jelly Beadz

These are good because people with autism and people without autism can play them together.

Roylco Animal X-Rays

If you really like animals you can look at these for something new to look at.

Kinetic Sand kit

I love putting my hands in kinetic sand and playing with it and note to parents it does not make a mess.

Chew Stixx Pencil Toppers

You can chew on the end of your pencils and it’s okay if you have these then you can chew on them.

Light and Sound Buzzers

You can have something to push and something to keep your hands busy.

Soundproof Earmuffs

These are really good to block out the noise.

I hope I made your holiday shopping easier. Tell me in the comments if you have any other ideas for my list. —– Ashlyn

 

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  1. Ashlyn,
    What a great list! I have an Autism program at a middle school, and I would add a few items to your list that my school kids really like:
    1. Pin art
    http://www.officeplayground.com/Assets/ProductImages/5812-3.jpg
    2. Magformer
    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EQjn10rm5kA/S9cF3lPX49I/AAAAAAAABJU/g4ZJpCBdOzY/s1600/magformers7.png
    3. Oil glass timer
    http://www.dhresource.com/600×600/f2/albu/g2/M00/14/C7/rBVaGlRSQJOAK0cCAAG_aK_h_Kw200.jpg

    If you need more ideas, let me know! I certainly have experience with various toys/fidgets that can help.

  2. Ashlyn,
    You are so generous to take the time to make this list.
    I am terrible at coming up with good gift ideas so this post is very helpful!

    (I might want a foot massager for myself, too. Shhhhh.)

    🙂

  6. Ashlyn, thanks for doing this. My daughter might like that vibrating pillow! My grandson, who is just two, just loves things that light up and he would have fun with the cosmic ray light bulb. I appreciate the ideas.

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