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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. Fridge Phonics Magnetic Alphabet

    from LeapFrog

    We recommend this product for
    kids ages 2 and up

    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 kids learn letter recognition and sounds. By repeating the…

    Fridge Phonics Magnetic Alphabet

  2. UNO Moo! Preschool Game

    from Mattel

    We recommend this product for
    kids ages 3 and up

    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 wait their turn. For many special needs kids this is hard to…

    UNO Moo! Preschool Game

  3. Curious George Matching Game

    from The Wonder Forge

    We recommend this product for
    kids ages 3 and up

    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 beginning game for matching. After your child has mastered those…

    Curious George Matching Game

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