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Dog-shaped animal board book
A board book offers pictures and sturdy pages for shared reading. A dog-themed book can be a starting point for pointing, choosing, making a sound or sharing an interest.
Explore this topic →Straws and feeding
A straw is a drinking utensil. Choosing one for a child with feeding or swallowing difficulties requires individual professional advice; a material listing is not a swallowing plan.
Explore this topic →Wooden baby rattle
A rattle is an early play object that makes a sound when moved. Size, finish, strength and age guidance matter, especially for children who put objects in their mouths.
Explore this topic →Reusable ice bag
An ice bag is a product for holding cold material. It is not an autism treatment or a general tool for calming a child. Decisions about pain, injury or cold application need appropriate healthcare guidance.
Explore this topic →Building blocks
Building blocks offer flexible play: making a tower, copying a simple shape, building something imagined or sharing materials. The activity can be adjusted to the child’s interests and current abilities.
Explore this topic →Expanding multi-pocket organiser
A multi-pocket organiser separates papers or activity materials into sections. It can make a school or home routine easier to follow if the number of pockets and the labels make sense to the child.
Explore this topic →Math linking cubes
Linking cubes are manipulatives that can make counting, grouping and patterns visible. They offer a way to handle quantities, rather than relying only on spoken instructions or written numerals.
Explore this topic →Communication and pre-literacy
Pre-literacy includes the experiences that support later reading and writing: enjoying books, noticing sounds and symbols, sharing meaning and making marks. Communication can include speech, gesture and other tools.
Explore this topic →Receptive and expressive communication
Receptive communication concerns understanding messages. Expressive communication concerns sharing a message with someone else. A child may use speech, gestures, pictures or a communication device, and their abilities can differ across situations.
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