Special Needs

Finding the right toy for children with special needs to safely and easily use can be hard. Sarah Hickey, Paediatric occupational therapist, at Kids First Occupational Therapy, uses Magformers in her therapy. "We have found Magformers to be beneficial for a variety of conditions including Autism, ADHD, developmental delay and sensory processing disorders”, she says. She further states: “The children love playing, exploring and experimenting with the bright coloured shapes and enjoy the subtle clicking sound when putting the shapes together. At the same time, the Magformers enhance their learning and skill development”. You can read her full review about the benefits here. Here are a few sets that have simple shapes to get you started: