The more we have immersed ourselves in the world of autism, the more we have seen the need for interactive play. Whether your family is using Floortime, RDI, ABA, VBA or an eclectic combination of all of them, you know imaginative play is a vital component in helping your child adapt to the real world. In choosing helpful toys, we have found ourselves looking for realism, variety and durability. Realism, not fantasy; children with autism have a hard enough time with reality. You will need variety in order to play out a multitude of scenarios. Children with autism love ruts, even in play; your job is to provide them with variety to stimulate their minds. Finally, you will want durability. With the expense of special diets, supplements and countless books and courses, shoddy toys are a needless waste. Select carefully, buy once, and move on.

We are featuring a number of Timberdoodle Co products with special reviews for families with autistic children.