10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Autistic Kids and Teens {2024 Christmas Gift Guide for Autistic Children}



As the mom of an autistic child, I know that finding the perfect gift can be a unique challenge. It's important to consider their specific interests, sensory needs, and developmental level. In this blog post, we'll explore a variety of gift ideas that can bring excitement and comfort to autistic individuals during the holiday season. 





10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Autistic Kids and Teens {2024 Christmas Gift Guide for Autistic Children}

Although this was created with toddlers in mind, I believe this busy board will make a wonderful fidget toy for any child or teen on the spectrum. 






If your kiddo is a spinner, this chair will probably be a hit at Christmas!






Thinking Putty is a non-toxic firm slime that comes in tons of different colors and textures AND it never dries out!







If your child loves their weighted blanket, they will definitely love a weighted stuffed animal! These little buddies come in different weights and many styles including ducks, bears, sloths, axolotls and so much more.






This inflatable sensory pod comes with a comfy neck pillow, electric air pump, and more. I didn't see any bigger than 60-inches long, so this might not be ideal for teens.





Here, we have another item that's geared towards toddlers, but I see this as hours of fun for autistic kids. I know a rainbow might be a little too cutesy for older kids, but no worries - activity wall panels come in many different styles.





Some teens might not be allowed to bring their fidget toys to school, so here's a wonderful discreet alternative.  





This book helps young people on the spectrum understand and embrace their unique strengths. It offers strategies for managing challenges like meltdowns and sensory sensitivities. It also includes activities and journaling prompts to help teens gain self-awareness and confidence.





My son expresses his joy and excitement by flapping his hands. When I first saw him do it this year, I playfully called them 'happy flappies.' He stopped immediately, explaining that a relative had told him not to do it because it looked odd. He then told me he had always wanted to flap his hands but didn't because he didn't want to look weird. This broke my heart. I assured him that he can stim in any way that feels right to him, anytime, anywhere! Let's normalize stimming!





I'm personally not a fan of encouraging a child to hit anything to release anger and frustration, but unfortunately some autistic children have very little control over their urge to hit. With a freestanding punching bag, you can redirect their aggression away from people and objects, towards something designed to be hit. Keep their hands safe with boxing gloves or hand wraps like these here.



For more great items for autistic people of all ages, please visit my partner 
National Autism Resources.
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