Adapted toys are usually large and easy to grasp. Some companies will modify a toy by adding switch access, either through a device like a Big Red Switch or by connecting the toy to a computer program that will allow the child to use it with their eyes. Other companies offer adapted versions of popular games (like Candy Land) that are accessible for children who can’t read, or who need extra support to play.
There are also lots of different adapted toys for kids who don’t move around very well, or who need help moving in order to play. These include riding toys (like tricycles), ball pits and other play spaces that can be accessed from a wheelchair, and even special chairs that let kids sit down and still swing on the playground.
The benefits of adapted toys are many-fold. The first is simply being able to play like others. Children with disabilities often feel left out when they can’t play with the same toys or in the same way as their friends. Adapted toys allow them to join in on the fun (and keep up with their friends). They also help children develop important skills, such as fine motor control and cognitive skills.
Adapted electronic toys enable children to participate in activities like playing video games and operating remote-control cars. Some electronic toys have a jack that enables parents or therapists to plug the toy into a computer to adjust and customize it. Other electronic toys are operated by switches or joysticks that can be customized by parents or therapists, or even built by the child at home.
The toy industry is changing all the time to meet the needs of children, parents, and educators. As more families have children with different needs, adapted toys are becoming more prominent in toy stores and online. Kids who have disabilities can now get specialized versions of many popular toys that they might not otherwise be able to use.
Most companies that make adapted toys specialize in a certain type of need like blindness or deafness, with some providing multiple types of adapted toys. for example, one company makes only adapted dolls for blind children and another makes a variety of adapted puzzles for kids who use wheelchairs or have cerebral palsy.
There are also companies that modify regular toys after they’ve been made to suit a child’s needs. One such company adds braille stickers onto many popular board games so kids without sight can play them too.
Adapted toys for children with hearing impairments, such as Ticklebee, rely on light and vibrations to communicate colors, letters and sounds. Other adapted toys use adaptive switches, which allow children with limited movement or strength to play with toys like any other child might. These switches are sometimes as simple as a large button that can be pressed with a kick or a head movement. Still other adapted games require a child to blow into a device that then moves their character across the board.
While adapted toys can be expensive, there are some ways you can adapt your own toys at home! You can easily add Velcro to any board game so that the pieces don’t slide around as much, or you could use an adapted paintbrush if your child has trouble holding onto their art supplies.
Adapted toys are used to help children with special needs play with the same toys as their typically developing peers. They can be anything from a basketball hoop that can be adjusted for different heights and abilities, to a dollhouse that has ramps and an elevator for children who use wheelchairs, to modified games that have a large dice roller for kids who have difficulty using their hands.
Adapted toys allow children with motor disability to play on their own terms. Adapted toys are usually large and easy to grasp, which helps kids who have limited muscle control hold them easily. Some companies will modify a toy by adding switch access, either through a device like a Big Red Switch or by connecting the toy to a computer program that will allow the child to use it with their eyes. Other companies offer adapted versions of popular games (like Candy Land) that are accessible for children who can’t read, or who need extra support to play.
Our adapted toys are usually large and easy to grasp. Some companies will modify a toy by adding switch access, either through a device like a Big Red Switch or by connecting the toy to a computer program that will allow the child to use it with their eyes.
Our toys are adapted to meet the specific needs of the child. This may include adding a switch so that the toy can be accessed by a person who is not able to use their hands; it could include creating a game that is accessible to a child who cannot read; or it could mean making a toy that has been modified so that it can be used by someone who uses a wheelchair.
Another benefit of adapted toys is that they can be modified to fit just about any child’s needs. Whether you need a toy that makes noise or one that has an adapted switch, there is an option for you and your child.
Adapted toys are typically larger than average so that it’s easy for children to grasp them. They are often made of materials that are easier to manipulate and less likely to cause injury if used improperly (e.g., plastic over metal). Some companies will modify a toy by adding switch access, either through a device like a Big Red Switch or by connecting the toy to a computer program that will allow the child to use it with their eyes. Other companies offer adapted versions of popular games (like Candy Land) that are accessible for children who can’t read, or who need extra support to play.
Often, special needs children struggle to play with toys designed for their peers. Toys are often small, hard to grasp, and difficult to manipulate. for example, a child with limited mobility may have trouble using a toy’s tiny buttons, or a child who is blind may not be able to see the game pieces at all. Adapted toys are specially designed with the unique needs of these children in mind. They are usually larger than regular toys, making them easier to grip and manipulate. Many adapted toys have switches that allow the user to interact with the toy without needing full mobility or hand-eye coordination. These switches can be as simple as a bigger button (like the Big Red Switch), or as complex as a mechanism that connects the toy to a computer program that can translate eye movements into instructions for the toy (such as Eye Gaze). Adapted versions of popular games are also available for children who cannot read yet or who need extra help playing games with their peers.
Adapted toys are available for children with special needs. Most adapted toys are large, easy to grasp, and have extra controls built into them that can make them easier to use. Some companies even offer adapted versions of popular games that are accessible for children who can’t read or who need extra support.