Gift for child with difficulties

dori2o

Can anyone suggest a gift for a 9yr old girl who has OCD and ADHD.

Instead of buying the latest 'in thing' we want to get something that will keep her occupied.

A keyboard has been suggested to us as she can keep herself busy tring to learn how to pay it.

Any advice appreciated.

artydoll

How about bead stringing my niece is disabled and will sit for ages stringing beads

cte1111

A solitaire game like this one:
http://razzberrygifts.hostedbyamazon.co.uk/Wooden-Boxed-Solitaire-Coloured-Pegs/dp/B008UT5JM2?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle

or this one
http://www.play.com/Toys/Toys/4-/14429922/683594816/Travel-Solitaire/ListingDetails.html

jackomdj

Hamma beads. Great for doing but I also enjoy sorting them into colours!

themull1

A lava lamp?

PixieDust

I second Hama beads!

suejb2

How about the game Boppit

popularfurball

I would do something that she works independantly on (such as keyboard or Hama beads) often tasks/sports which are independent and not team based are much more accepted and have a positive influence on behaviour as it builds self confidence and skills

michellenealemum

Hi,
How about making up a little box of tricks.
Tangle or fidget sticks
Something that lights up ( maplins do sound activated drinks mats and bars) fab for kids with difficulties .
Space blanket that can be scrunched
Sensory things like fleece,lace,taffeta etc. can be sewn together to make cat of nine tails ( sort of ) some good ideas for box's on eBay just type in autism or ADHD .
Try bells or chime hearts.
I work for a children's charity for children with special needs so if u would like any more ideas or photo' s just ask.
What a lovely idea, I'm sure she will love what ever u get .

tigertrap

Have you been to the Eden Project online shop? They have a lot of really cool toys that are educational and will keep your niece entertained (and it supports a good cause, too!)
(I'd post a link but the site says I'm too new!)

I will say when I was about 8, I was given a mini keyboard and I loved it, but I did have a hard time playing it after awhile, the keys were just too small. I still miss my keyboard, it used to have pre recorded songs you could listen to, it drove my parents crazy, but to me it was good fun!