Educational Toys
"Never forget all children learn through play"
Most high street toy shops have toys which may suit your special needs child - both educational and stimulating. However if you need something a bit more specialised, here are a few links that may be of use:
Liberator | Offering Switch Adapted Toys |
Inclusive Technology | Special educational needs software, switches and computer access devices, simple communication aids and assistive technology for learners with a
physical disability, sensory impairment or learning difficulty |
ROMPA | Sensory toys, furniture, switches and much more. |
Sense Toys | Sells toys and activities for children with special needs to help language and play skills. It also features play ideas for each product. |
Spacekraft | Sensory Toys |
Just Outdoor Toys | Garden toys, including swings for disabled children of all ages. |
Switch-Stuff | Created by a special needs teacher and respite carer, this company adapts toys to be switch adapted. Due to this, they are able to very competitive pricing through their ebay shop. |
STEPS | Special Toys Educational Postal Service - STEPS provide a free service for children between the ages of 2 and 16 who are unable to play with battery operated toys. They buy and adapt the toys with switches suitable for the individual child. The switches are provided on long term loan, the toy is changed every 3 months. |
Tocki | Designers and manufacturers of specialist educational equipment, toys and accessories for those people who have special needs. Our range is suitable for both children and adults alike, who have cerebral palsy, Downs syndrome, autism or problem motor skills. |
Total Sensory | Total Sensory are the fastest growing sensory equipment manufacturers in the UK and offer many new innovative items including a maintenance free portable fiesta tube, and 7 different portable sensory boxes as well as bubble tubes, fibre optics, tactile toys, bean bags and many more. |