Read the original article on Purewow. Shopping for toys can be tough—you want something that will keep your kid entertained first and foremost, but ideally you’d also like a plaything that will ...

MyAutismTeam is a social network for parents of children with autism that has more than 20,000 members. Described as a "Facebook-Meets Yelp- network," the site utilizes local reviews of doctors and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every kid has their own toy preferences, and that especially holds true when you're shopping for kids ...

Toy stores, with bright lights, loud sounds and crowded aisles, can be hard to manage for children with autism or other sensory issues. For parents, finding toys that match their kids’ skill sets and ...

Children diagnosed with autism played with toys in unusual ways as babies, spinning or rotating them more than usual, researchers have found. It is hoped the findings will lead doctors to be able to ...

Cari Wegner’s 6-year-old son, Gabe, was diagnosed with autism four years ago. He interacts differently than other kids his age and has some coordination issues. Wegner worried he would fall behind.

You might not consider a Toys R Us store as an oasis of calm for kids. But the giant toy retailer is looking for ways to make shopping more comfortable for children with autism, who can become anxious ...

Gift-givers have more options than ever when choosing the perfect toy for a child with special needs, thanks to advocacy efforts in recent years to make toy stores more inclusive. Gift-givers have ...

Infants who play with toys in unusual ways, such as spinning or repetitively rotating a rattle, may be showing early signs of autism, a study suggests. "The finding that the unusual use of toys is ...