Featured Toy for Special Needs

I have a daughter with many special needs, including cerebral palsy and developmental delay.  Whenever her birthday or Christmas came around I always found it difficult to answer the question, "what kind of present would she like?"  As with other special needs children, Jessica's abilities are very unique.  She is very socially aware and observant, but delayed physically and academically.  Each part of her that is delayed varies by several degrees - she can write, cut and draw, for instance, but standing and walking prove to be very difficult.  There is no cookie cut-out for children with special needs, in other words, just as there is no standard blueprint for typical children.  There is also no certain toy store that caters to the parents of children with special needs.  Most that specialize in this area, such as TFH, are really geared more toward therapists with prices aimed at gouging insurance companies.  Even therapists use catalogues from such companies as a guide toward purchasing more reasonably-priced typical toys for their sessions.

This brings me to use this blog as a suggestion box for gift-givers who aren't sure what kind of toy to buy for loved ones who have a special need.  Occasionally, Bub's Toys will feature a toy that has been used and approved by therapists and parents with special needs children.  Feel free to contact us with any of your suggestions as well!

Melissa and Doug See and Spell


Melissa and Doug have designed many high-quallity toys that are made of durable wood.  They use attractive pictures in bright, compelling colors.  Many of their toys are dubbed "educational" but prove to be a lot of fun for the child as well.  The Melissa and Doug See and Spell is a toy that offers children the incentive to read.  The picture boards and letters are easy to handle for children with fine motor issues, and many speech therapists use this item to work with kids during their sessions.  The letters can even be used for stencilling for children who are learning to write!

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