Gift ideas for autistic child

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Might be a long shot but this board seems busier then the sen one. im really struggling this year for ideas for my autistic ds13. Every year is a struggle but I usually come up with something. This year I have not one idea and have multiple family members asking for ideas too!
I know every child is different im just looking for ideas to see if there’s anything we’ve missed.
for a bit more of an idea he’s non verbal. Probably still quite toddler like. Doesn’t watch tele or have any interested in an iPad or anything. His main likes are comfort, swinging, bouncing climbing. I feel like we own everything now which covers this!

My kid who is autistic loves this
https://elephantliving.com/products/the-elephant-mellow-x-little-puddins
Has a really nice sensory feel.

Is there anything that they could contribute to so you can get a big expensive gift you might not be able to afford otherwise?

I'm thinking something like an outdoor covered hammock/swing that he could use year round or the gigantic beanbag/sofa/dog bed style things

https://www.debenhams.com/product/ezysleep-faux-fur-human-pet-bedp-5fd65a7f-e20a-4749-8cdb-3ed4fb11408c?colour=Grey&size=Small&istCompanyId=76f7277d-6e78-4dc2-aaff-1eb77fae16b0&istFeedId=258a4886-8f3c-47ef-9369-d1eda8d84501&istItemId=lrmqlatlw&istBid=t&gaddsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAABevdS4sAO30EaNWTMj0x9macwwq&gclid=CjwKCAjwyfe4BhAWEiwAkIL8sAzyR50uang6xKBmx11w18gggzzNp5DUWMRGOnI5LE5kBeXSC-tjChoC5eEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MIMIEYES-Hammock-Waterproof-Hanging-Maximum/dp/B07Y9NKDXM/ref=ascdffB07Y9NKDXM/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697346242001&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11845196407300046508&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9190453&hvtargid=pla-843678985430&psc=1&mcid=5c8e457fd75b3be1837ab2f6551c66c2&gadsource=1

Maybe a wall-mounted pull-up bar or a wobble board?

Galaxy room projector?

A Squishmallow?
Weighted blanket?
Something to do with light projection/moving lights on the ceiling sort of thing?

Wall mounted pull up bar or wobble board used regularly here. Indoor exercise trampoline? Sensory toys. Vouchers for trips to local places he likes. Exercise Pilates type ball to bounce on. Headphones (noise cancelling)

We do

Board games
Books
Teddies (sensory stuff a bonus)
Switch games
Bath bombs
Mario merch
Clothes

This year he's getting a tv for his bedroom

Like a PP said, could family all contribute to something that is too expensive usually? That was my first thought.

Or membership to a local attraction he likes going to?

Have autistic dc too and agree it is tricky!

Not sure if you have heard of this charity before. There is an eligibility criteria.
Other ideas
-star light projector
Weighted blanket
Giant squishmallow
Disco light

Magnetic tiles

Does he have a trampoline?

A floof: floofcouture.com/products/tweed-floof-for-people

A really soft rug for lying on
an oodie / Snuggy
lava lamp / plasma balls
indoor swing or hammock
Always new fidgets !

Some fluffy animal / character slippers?
Fluffy carpet / rug
Soft playmat
Space hopper
Moon shoes (argos)
Garden sized bouncy castle

My autistic toddler is getting a balance beam for his birthday next week and I've seen a lot of families buying them for their autistic kids this year. It's just a foam beam that you put on the floor and it has textured stepping stones as well

www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pre-school-and-electronic-learning/play-factory/play-factory-balance-beam-set/p/236398 I forgot to include the link ! Smyths actually have a really good selection of sensory stuff

Is his understanding and ability at toddler level or his likes and interests?

Art supplies, easel paints, crayons, pastels, canvases / large cardboard house he can paint and sit in.
Giant pack of cards - The Works had some almost A4 size ones, good for games like Higher or Lower (thumb up / thumb down) or building card towers depending on ability level.
Weighted vest
Tickets to accessible theatre show

Thank you! This is the exact type of thing he would love. Washable very important too. I’ve lost count of how many bean bags we’ve been through

Oh wow I’ve never seen anything like these before it’s exactly that sort of thing he loves

Thank you everyone very helpful. Some good ideas and some things I’ve never seen before. I think everyone putting money together for something big could be the way to go. Also didn’t think of tickets for accessible shows

Have you got a sensory body sock, they do up to adult size, and how about a spinning chair like this: MagicMeadow Sensory Spinning Frog Toy | Fully Assembled Spinning Chair, Autism-Friendly, Special Needs Resource Enriching Play for Kids | Red amzn.eu/d/asEuIml

https://www.litfad.com/round-arm-bedroom-rocking-chair-apricot-color-resistant-to-dirt-upholstered-minimalist-padded-orange-s-6782178.html

im thinking of something like this for my autistic son who sounds similar to yours x

Sensory body sock looks great for him. Thank you