It’s not so much what children learn through play, but what they won’t learn if we don’t give them the chance to play. Many functional skills like literacy and arithmetic can be learned either through play or through instruction—the issue is the amount of stress on the child. However, many coping skills like compassion, self-regulation, self-confidence, the habit of active engagement, and the motivation to learn and be literate cannot be instructed. They can only be learned through self-directed experience (i.e. play).
--Susan J. Oliver, Playing for Keeps
Adaptive Toys
Advances in computer technology have meant increased opportunities for children with disabilities. Every day advances are being made and more games and programs are being written or adapted for computers so that with the use of a keyboard, a touch screen, a joystick or other switching device, a child can now communicate more easily, participate more fully or play games like Monopoly.

Switches are available which can be added to many battery-operated toys such that they can be activated by a child with limited mobility or use of their limbs.

There are so many offerings now that it would be hard to pick just a few. Check out the links page. Achievement Products and Dragonfly Toys both have extensive selections.

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