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Present suggestion for non-verbal autstic 5 year old boy?

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CallTheRozzers · 28/11/2025 18:32

I'd be really grateful if anyone could suggest a gift in the region of £20.

Thanks so much!

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2x4greenbrick · 28/11/2025 19:49

Do you know the parents to ask?

What is suitable for some won’t be for others. For example, books would work for some but not others. A bubble machine would work for some, but not others. Same for e.g. sensory stepping stones, playdoh, duplo/lego, toy cars…

LimeSqueezer · 28/11/2025 20:07

As above, ask the parent! But perhaps a sensory toy of some sort? Lava lamp? Cuddly toy that makes noise / vibrates?

CallTheRozzers · 29/11/2025 07:45

I have asked, but they told me that there's no need to buy him a present! But it doesn't feel right to lave him out when I,m buying fir his siblings.

Vibrating cuddly toy is a good idea!

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24Dogcuddler · 30/11/2025 16:10

Very much depends on the child and interests/ sensory needs.
Both of these are e.g.s of things that have been popular with young children with ASD I’ve taught.

https://www.thetoyshop.com/little-lot-twist-%26-twirl-tumble-tower/p/546886

https://www.thetoyshop.com//woodlets-zig-zag-car-track/p/563077?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21761045694&gbraid=0AAAAAD8GR-uL941vQSkwSwe3hCN1eC-iR

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