Singing songs and other music activities are ideal for communication skills. Autistic children often learn song lyrics easily through repetition.
Musical instruments are excellent toys for children with autism. They integrate the senses and can be used for language development. Wind instruments help develop oral motor skills. Keyboards and xylophones are ideal for combining fine motor, visual and auditory stimulation. The set pictured below is excellent for beginners. It's small and compact-just right. Click on the thumbnail to order it for your child. ![]() Melissa & Doug Beginner Band Set
| If your child has an interest in music, consider getting a toy instrument such as drums, guitar, recorder or piano. The toys pictured below teach cognitive, motor, creative and sensory skills. Click on the thumbnails to find out how to order one for your child. ![]() Chimalong XR ![]() Musical Rocker
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Toys that your child can make music with and listen to are invaluable! Autistic children love music! Let them connect with toys and music that they love, and offer them a wonderful sensory activity that will entertain them day after day!
Click on any one of the CD's to get music that your child will love to hear again and again!