Play is important for every kid, but especially for kids on the spectrum. Here are our picks for the best toys for autistic kids to encourage sensory play, communication, and more.

Children with autism, much like most children, gravitate to toys and activities for their entertainment, and parents have noticed their kids prefer certain games more than others.

Sensory toys are helpful for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia or children with autism or ADHD.

Mom launching toy store for kids with autism, special needs On March 24, Holly Young of Cincinnati, Ohio, will open Puzzle Pieces, a shop featuring therapy items that children can try before they buy.

Toy stores, with bright lights, loud sounds and crowded aisles, can be hard to manage for children with autism or other sensory issues.

Soon children with autism at Allison Park Elementary School will get a specially made sensory classroom and carts filled with sensory toys. Autism Open, a Washington-based nonprofit that raises money ...