30+ Gift Ideas For Autistic, SPD, ADHD Exceptional Kids

If you are a parent of an “exceptional” child than you will know how hard it is to explain to the family what kind of toys or gifts you sensory seeking child might actually enjoy. That is why I have created this handpicked gift guide so that family or kids living on, in, near or on top of the spectrum can gift meaningful gifts that sensory seeking children will enjoy.

I have tried to create a list of not only our favorite items but some items to cover different levels on ability, SPD and ages too.

You can see the full gift guide here. Make sure to check back often as we add new and exciting products to this Autistic gift guide. Do you and your family have a product, toy or game that you love? Share it below in the comments and we will add it to this list.

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We’ve reached the portion of summer where I live where the heat is just an insult. I don’t want to go outside for any reason and the only thing I want to do is think about how it’s going to be fall soon and I’m going to need my sweaters again.

If you need a pretty little knit to tide you over until you can start wearing sweaters again, might I suggest Tosca from Berroco?

This highly textured cardigan design by Alison Green is stunning in a jewel tone but I think it would look great in any color you like. It actually calls for a Pima cotton yarn, which is great for the beginning of fall when you’re just starting to need an extra layer in the cool of the morning or the evening (or as a defense against air conditioning).

This intermediate knitting pattern features a split hem and then is worked flat to the underarms in one piece. The parts are then worked separately to finish up the top, and the sleeves are knit flat and sewn in and seamed after the body has been sewn together.

The pattern includes 12 sizes, with a finished bust measurement ranging from 38 to 72.5 inches, or 96.5 to 184 cm. The pattern notes don’t say how much ease is intended but it sounds like a lot. You can always pick a size based on how much ease you would like.

The stitch pattern is a pretty lattice cable that includes yarn overs and decreases as well as simple twists. The pattern is both written and charted so you can work whichever way you like.

This looks like a great cardigan that’s a little bit fancy but still not too difficult to knit that can get you through to the fall in knitting it and then you can enjoy wearing it all season long.

Grab the free pattern from Berroco.

[Photo: Berroco]

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