By Laurie Larson. Everyone wants to have a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, children with autism are prone to experiencing difficulties sleeping well. While only about 10 percent of children suffer from having trouble sleeping, up to 86 percent of children with autism have problems with their sleep. When your child suffers from sleep problems, the whole family is affected. For the sake of your child’s sleep health and your family’s, learn how to help your child combat their sleeping issues.   How do I know my child is suffering? The signs should be fairly obvious, but a first-time ..read more

How to Create a Calm, Comfortable Bedroom for Your Child with Autism By Jenny Wise For children on the autism spectrum, creating a soothing and comfortable bedroom environment is paramount. Children with autism often require special considerations when it comes to sleep and play, and their sensory needs are often far different than the needs of you or your children who are not on the spectrum. Here are some ways to achieve the bedroom your child needs. First Step: Focus on Sleep Children with autism often struggle with sleep. There is still a lot that doctors and researchers do not know about ..read more

The three words no parent wants to hear from their child, ‘I’m being bullied’! The IAN research report found that a total of 63% of 1,167 children with ASD, ages 6 to 15, had been bullied at some point in their lives. After the shock and concern parents are often left wondering what can be done to help their children deal with bullying. Is there a way that using sensory toys can help them unpick the scenario? Parents have found play therapy with puppets helpful and learning mindful techniques to be helpful. Toys that support recovery Toys and games can help children with AS ..read more

Research in the fields of neurology and psychology are helping us understand learning in a new way. The surprising facts that emerge about how children learn point to the idea that toys can help children in school environments. Gone are the days when play and learning were rigidly separated. The new, research-based learning environment incorporates playtime in exciting ways. Surprising Facts About Toys and Learning If you come from a model of thought where a school was meant for lecture-style learning, the new paradigm might surprise you. Traditional methods like learning parrot fashion or ha ..read more

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 6.6 million children and young adults between the ages of 3 and 21 are receiving special education services in the USA. Among these children, 35% have specific learning disabilities. Children with special educational needs face challenges daily. They often tire faster than other students and some may even have limited mobility. Problems with social skills, communication challenges and sensory issues are all obstacles that can influence both learn and play time for special needs children. Regardless of the difficulties faced, it re ..read more

By Jackie Edwards Your baby may be only a few months old, but his young mind is already soaking up everything in his environment. At two to three months, he begins to play and communicate with you in his own way. At this stage, he is also starting to perfect his hand-eye coordination, which means that now is a great time to encourage him to play with toys. While it can be tempting to fill your nursery with the most popular baby toys in the market, keep in mind that certain playthings will not only keep your baby entertained, but will also aid in his brain development. By letting him play ..read more

Check out the Nurture Smart Mobile being used at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. You can see it in the background of the video! View Video The post Nurture Smart Mobile Spotted! appeared first on Playability Toys ..read more

Child Life Mommy features the Nurture Smart Mobile! “Recently, infection control has dramatically impacted the types of toys and therapy tools that child life specialists and pediatric nurses can uses for children while they stay in the hospital. The problem hospitals and other clinical settings have is that any toy or other product shared across children must be disinfected. This eliminates or restricts the ability to use products with cloth/plush materials or products that are not designed to seal cavities where bacteria or a virus can grow. With the h ..read more

PlayAbililty Toys was featured in the April 2017 article of the Toy Book! “Toys play a crucial role in early childhood development. Every kid is unique, and a toy that works for one child may not work for another…..” “The Nurture Smart Mobile provides kids with visual and auditory stimulation and has multiple sound options. Designed with input from child life specialists and healthcare professions, the mobile includes safety, child development, and confront features…” Read More The post Nurture Smart Mobile Receives a Shout Out in The Toy Book! appeared first on Playability Toys ..read more