Top Special Needs – Academic Toys

No matter if you have a typically developing child or one with different delays or exceptional needs, all children have the instinct to want to learn. The toys listed below are great ones that my family still uses today. In my autistic son's therapy, we often use matching games. We use it in speech therapy to have him learn sounds, letters, colors and matching. In his behavior therapy. we use it to learn turn-taking, completing a task and sitting to pay attention. There are many great academic toys listed in the other categories as well.

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1. Korner’d

   from Endless Games for ages 8 and up

   MSRP: $18

   What it is: Korner'd is a game for one to six players where the object is to match your tiles to the patterns on the board. It's not as easy as it…

   

   

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2. Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University Who’s Behind the Door?

   from Spin Master for ages 6 and up

   MSRP: $19.99

   What it is: Can you guess the monster behind the door? That's the object of Who's Behind the Door?, based on the Disney/Pixar movie Monsters…

   

   

   • Fun

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3. LeapPad2 Explorer

   from LeapFrog for ages 3 and up

   MSRP: $99.99

   What it is: The LeapPad Explorer was a huge hit when it came out last year. But this year, LeapFrog has revamped the LeapPad Explorer to give it…

   

   

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4. Fridge Phonics Magnetic Alphabet

   from LeapFrog for ages 2 and up

   MSRP: $21.99

   What it is: LeapFrog's Fridge Phonics is a staple in many homes. Teaching developmentally typical kids as well as those with delays, the toy helps…

   

   

5. UNO Moo! Preschool Game

   from Mattel for ages 3 and up

   MSRP: $19.99

   What it is: To build great social skills, we need to teach kids to take turns. The school, the park, the library — kids have to learn to…

   

   

6. Curious George Matching Game

   from The Wonder Forge for ages 3 and up

   MSRP: $8.99

   What it is: Matching skills are critical. With a familiar face to kids and grown-ups alike, the bright colors and simple images make this a great…

   

   

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