SpecialNeedsGifts.com Skill Building Holiday Gift Guide Nov. 2013 | Page 3

Learning About SpecialNeedsGifts.com SpecialNeedsGifts.com offers handpicked, reasonably-priced gifts that help kids with Down syndrome, Autism, ADD, SPD, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Integration Impairment, developmental delays and other special needs. first-time parents (my sister, Jenny and brother-in-law, Nick) as they quickly got up to speed on best ways to care for Mason and get him well. The best remedy for a developmental delay may be the right toy. Playing is more than just a popular childhood pastime. It is the mechanism through which children learn about their world and hone their skills. The gifts and toys included in this gift guide have been hand-picked by parents and relatives of children with special needs and they are designed to specifically develop fine and grossmotor skills, communication, speech, imagination, cognition and social skills. Why should you trust us to help you with this important decision? This is my nephew, Mason. Don’t let his gorgeous face fool you. He is one tough kiddo! Mason fought his way into this world on September 15, 2012 with an unexpected birth diagnosis of Down Syndrome and several related health issues. Let’s just say it was an interesting year for 2