Welcome to the Gift Giving Guide from ADayInOurShoes!
All of our lists are crowdsourced from disabled adults, their families or teachers and other professionals in the field.
25 Amazing Inclusion Books for Kids
A list of children’s books about inclusion, from teachers and parents. Add these inclusive children’s books to your home library.
30 Thoughtful Gifts for Intellectually Disabled Adults That They’ll Actually Use and Love
Finding the perfect and thoughtful gifts for a developmentally delayed adult can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re looking for something that’s both practical and meaningful, whether it’s for a birthday, holiday, or just because, gifts that cater to their unique sensory, functional, and leisure needs can make all the difference. I’ve crowd-sourced a thoughtful list…
25 Perfect Gifts Autistic Teens and Adults Truly Want (No Guesswork!)
Teens and adults with autism can be so hard to buy for! This post was crowd-sourced from my friends, the Facebook Page, and what I could pull from Twitter. Please note this list has now been split into two lists: While there are similarities, I felt it was important to separate them out. Gift for…
20 Awesome Teen Advent Calendars
I am so done with candy. I feel like from Halloween to Easter, it’s a non-stop barrage of candy and junk food. But my son has already asked me if we’re getting “one of those things where you open the doors until Christmas.” So I’m on the hook for an advent calendar. And probably last…
50 Best Toy Ideas for Kids with Autism or Developmental Delays (including non verbal)
A Special Education Teacher, OT, and others share their recommendations for the best toys for autistic and disabled children; plus how to use them effectively.
15 Popular Books with Autistic Main Characters
Great list of fiction books for kids with a character with autism, disabilities or just plain quirky. There are a few suggestions for each age group and ability.
23 Best Books for Siblings of Special Needs Children (parent recommended!)
Yesterday was not a great day. It wasn’t terrible, just not great. I picked B up from preschool and was handed his projects and stuff to take home for the week. Among the items was his thankful list. He had Pixie and Mango at the top. No, I’m not upset that the dogs outrank me…
Noise Cancelling Headphones for Autism, ADHD, or Anxiety: Audiologists Share their Top 7 Picks
These cool noise-cancelling headphones can help with Autism or ADHD focus issues, avoid sensory overload and reduce stress. Decibel ratings too.
10 Must-Read Books for Special Needs Parents
“My brain is always sending me off on little missions, whether or not I want to do them. And if I don’t obey, then I have to fight a feeling of horror. Really, it’s like I’m being pushed over the brink into a kind of Hell. For people with autism, living itself is a battle.”…
15 Small and Quiet Adult Sensory Toys for Autistic Adults and Teens
Here are some reader-recommended sensory toys for adults, including those with disabilities like autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities.
10 Affordable and Quiet Fidget Toys for ADHD (pictures)
I recently participated in a local consignment sale. My youngest son had quite the collection of fidget spinners. That was a short-lived trend, wasn’t it? I’m kinda glad it’s over. For him, anyway. But, for some kids with ADHD, Fidget Spinners and Fidget Toys are therapeutic. I just hope that the trend of spinning them,…
15 Cool Easter Basket Ideas for Older Kids
Teens can be hard to buy for, especially at holidays geared for little kids. Here are some Easter Basket Ideas for Older Kids, including egg hunts for older kids.
5 Popular Stim Toys for Autism or ADHD | Cheap | DIY | Chew
Stim Toys Quality stim toys can be hard to find, since fidget toys and chewy jewelry, or chewelry, is trendy. Even the higher priced ones don’t always promise quality, or the ones with great reviews just aren’t within your budget. Several popular stim toys can be made at home from everyday household objects, or using…
The 5 Best Weighted Calming Toys your Child will Love (and calm them!)
We tried the whole weighted blanket thing. And, I did an entire separate article on how my weighted blanket caused pain for me. Extreme pain. However, I still believe in and enjoy the concept of weighted items having a calming effect for anxiety, autism, etc. I really wanted to have something to use for both…
