You may have heard the terms “special needs” or “special needs toys”. What do they mean?

“Special needs” is an umbrella term for a child (or adult) who has been diagnosed with some form of learning disability, delay, or illness which impacts their ability to learn, develop, or communicate in a way that society considers “normal”. Issues these children face may be medical, behavioural, learning, developmental, emotional, physical, or mental health in nature. The array of diagnoses classified under this broad umbrella are staggering, and may include a mild learning disability, severe food allergy, developmental delay, hearing impairment, terminal illness, anxiety disorder, physical disability, chromosomal abnormality such as Down Syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and much more. It is a classification that can be upsetting but which is most valuable for access to necessary services and support.

Special Needs Toys are toys that have been designed specifically with skill building and learning for special needs children in mind. Their aim is to help children learn and grow, and to expand their horizons and imagination through play.

They may be categorised to assist with things including fidgeting, development of fine motor or gross motor skills, reading, hand strength, handwriting, oral skills, hand function, and interpersonal play.

Special Needs Toys include educational toys, therapy toys, and resources for children who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Well selected toys can help any child engage in play, learn from play, and interact with others in a meaningful and beneficial way.

New Dimension OZ is proud to offer a premium range of special needs toys that are suited to children of all ages, abilities, and individual needs. From visual to auditory, tactile, to gross and fine motor and multi-sensory items, we have the perfect toys for your special needs child. Not only are our special needs toys beneficial for children with additional learning requirements and challenges, but they are loved by and suited to all children. We supply not only individual customers but also wholesale orders and we are the ideal supplier for clients including therapists and schools. From stress balls to light up items; from liquid timers to recall games; from magnetic learning boards to encouraging star charts, you will be spoilt for choice shopping in our online store.

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