Give an Experience Instead of Toys
Experience the Joy!
Eight fabulous Out-of-the-Box Gift Ideas:
1. Daily or seasonal pass for a local amusement park.
2. Movie tickets - bonus points for Sensory Friendly shows.
3. Admission to your local zoo or aquarium.
4. Gymnastics class - great for occupational therapy and sensory work. See also: pottery or art classes, dance, or adaptive sports class.
5. Give a sensory experience at the local indoor playground.
6. Have the whole family chip in and buy medical equipment that insurance won't cover.
7. Local children's museum or specialty museum like an aerospace museum for plane fiends, train museum for Thomas fans, etc.
8. What could be better than a playdate? Give the gift of friendship this year.