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Christmas ideas for Blind and autistic son

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HotChocolate2016 · 06/11/2016 13:35

This year we have adopted our little miracle From an orphanage in Ukraine, This will be his first proper Christmas and I am really stressing myself out in what to get him.

I will give you the basics, Our prince is 8 years old and is Blind, Autistic and Non verbal. He likes to throw things on the floor, open and close doors and is currently learning how to play with toys, in the orphanage he didn't have a lot of opportunities to play and explore toys. At this moment in time he explores everything by mouth and I am extremely worried about giving him things too small that could result in him Choking. He also eats blended food and doesn't like sweet things however he loves porridge.

Our little Sunshine is 8 years old but developmental he is that of a 12 month old so far I have brought him some rattles and a couple of light up balls, we are waiting to see a specialist because there is a possibility he can see light. I don't want to overwhelm him by getting lots but I want to get him enough for a stocking and some gifts under the tree.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated,

Thankyou.

OP posts:
Tarrarra · 10/11/2016 20:29

If you have a shop like "The Works" then you can buy lots of light up toys there. Or how about some disco lights? Simple musical instruments - tamborines or drums?

You can make him pots of scented playdoh - theimaginationtree.com/ has lots of great ideas for sensory play.

averythinline · 10/11/2016 20:50

I second talking to an OT and also the space blankets - portage home visitors also use with babies and on the feet too as that can work for some kids more... this organisation do more practical stuff to... the rubber braille blocks might be interesting....I'm not sure about playdoh if he's putting things in his mouth.. - maybe rice crispies for texture play!

www.fledglings.org.uk/docs/pdf/brochure_online.pdf

have a fab time

LeMesmer · 11/11/2016 01:16

I don't have any good ideas to add either (sorry), but also wanted to wish you all a very happy Christmas OP. It will be a lovely Christmas for all of you, your first all together will be a wonderful, memorable time regardless of what presents are under the tree.

Helpmothonmybed · 11/11/2016 07:43

There are recipes for edible play doh online. I wonder if that could be an option.

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