Toy Resource- Toys R Us (for the 'differently abled') - just in time for the holidays...
It's that time of year again, the time when we parents of special needs children scramble for appropriate gifts for the holidays. This can be a particularly difficult time for me and for other parents of children with Angelman Syndrome and other typically low-functioning disorders. At birthdays and Christmas, we are reminded with shopping that it becomes harder and harder to buy age-appropriate toys. There is a bit of a grieving process some of us experience when we have to buy 'baby' toys for our big boys and girls. Personally, I try to numb myself to it, and try not to dwell on this. But, my boy is still only 7, and his room which is overflowing with baby toys- used also by his baby sister. When she outgrows them and he is nearing 10, I may need therapy. But, I digress...
So, some toy recommendations for holiday shoppers:
Toys R Us catalogue for the 'differently abled':
http://www.toysrus.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2257808
I really enjoy this publication. Many of the items in it are things I already have. I see quite a few VTech toys (FYI- I love VTech toys as they are really easy to activate for my son- the buttons are always very easy to press and touch for those who are very tactile defensive).
Hilights in this catalogue for me:
So, some toy recommendations for holiday shoppers:
Toys R Us catalogue for the 'differently abled':
http://www.toysrus.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2257808
I really enjoy this publication. Many of the items in it are things I already have. I see quite a few VTech toys (FYI- I love VTech toys as they are really easy to activate for my son- the buttons are always very easy to press and touch for those who are very tactile defensive).
Hilights in this catalogue for me:
- on page 9- the Smart Snacks Counting Cookie jar. How cute is that? I've never seen that before. Not sure if I can get it in Canada, but I will have to do a search to find out!
- Also on page 9, there is a sign language DVD for children, which could be a great resource for non-verbal children.
- On page 11, I love the Wiggles book with the 'mp3 player'. My son loves the wiggles and would absolutely adore that.
- On page 15- the Fisher Price Kid Tough Camera. I got one for my daughter for this Christmas, which my mother in law kindly picked up for me when shopping in the US (was nearly double the price in Canada). A note on that, it was much cheaper at Walmart than Toys R Us.
- Page 17- the Aquadoodle. We have one of these, and I was just saying this week that it is the best invention ever made. SO great for young children, babies, all children!!! No mess, great for travelling.
- Page 21- Little People Bus- we have one of these. I LOVE that the bus is wheelchair accessible
- Fold 2 Go Deluxe Trike- where was this when we adapted my son's trike??? Wow, love this one. AND it folds! The high seat on this trike is great.
I could go on and on. This catalogue is really great. One thing I've concluded from looking at it is how much cheaper toys are in the US than Canada!!! Well, going to pack so I can move. Enjoy the catalogue and happy shopping!
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