Also, I should say that this student have very limited mobility and cannot walk unassisted. So, any ideas of table toys, floor toys or toys that might motivate walking would be greatly appreciated.
2006-09-08 02:00:44 · 5 answers · asked by qteapie210 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
My son has Down syndrome and we have found that things that have real sensory stimulation have been great. He is 2 years old and one of his favorite toys is the Laugh & Learn Learning Puppy by Fisher Price, he also likes the Fisher Price Sesame Street Giggle Gabbers (especially Elmo). You can search on either of these things and find descriptions of them. My son has also responded well to musical things like bells, tambourines, toy piano-type toys and a plastic bead-filled rainstick.
I'm not sure that these will motivate walking as out little boy still does not walk, but they were successful in motivating him to crawl and now there is no stopping him.
There are a few toys out there that may assist with walking. They are sort of convertible toys that the child can start by riding and then pushing like the Chicco 4-in-1 ride on car, but you would need to look at these carefully to determine if they are a good height for the child. At 3, he or she may be too tall and would have to bend to much.
Finally, as you are probably aware, with Down syndrome, the main problem is low muscle tone and the child just may not have the strength in all their muscles to walk yet. I assume the child has a physical therapist, if not, they should, to work on the muscles that need strength. In the case of my son, it's his abdomen that prevents walking at the moment. A regular exercise routine using these muscles is vital... you can use a pilates ball, or other things to help with that.
Good luck and thanks for helping this child!
2006-09-08 05:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by Smom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.abilitations.com/
This company makes tons of great toys and materials for students with disabilities especially autism. They also have simple equipment to modify other toys and make accomadations.
Also, think simple--bubbles, bubble blowers, bubble toys, sensory boxes with sand and water and goop and things to feel, things that make noise, things that smell good.
2006-09-08 09:37:42 · answer #2 · answered by meridocbrandybuck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 3yr old has downs - i motivated him to walk by getting him to cruise the couch by placing his favorite toy just 1 step away.the leap frog table is neat i got it for his little bro but he enjoys it also.simple things like a ball was /is a favorite....anything musical.
good luck!
2006-09-08 06:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by CoC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=toys+for+autistic+children&fr=yfp-t-500&toggle=1&cop=&ei=UTF-8
Many different sites with toys for Autistic children. Anything that can help with their fine motor skills (small pieces) are always great to have.
2006-09-08 02:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by noonee333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lego bricks
2006-09-13 15:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by samdesign78 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋