Finding the right toy for your five-year-old who has special needs can prove to be quite challenging, but no more! Fun and Function has made it easy to find the perfect toy for your child. While all of our toys are great for five-year-olds with Autism, we picked our top 6 favorite toys your five-year-old is sure to love!   Happy Face Fidget Necklaces - This set of three smiley necklaces is perfect for parents and five-year-old kids alike! The chewelry has a smiley face on the front and textured bumps on the back. The tactile input for fingers and mouth help boost concentration during learning activities. Safe for mouthing and chewing. Helps kids with sensory processing disorder, autism, ADHD or oral motor needs. Brightly colored in orange, yellow and purple with breakaway clasp for safety.     Vibrating Bee - This adorable bumblebee is ready to play with your 5-year-old! Your child will be entertained for hours with stimulating vibrations that help to calm and focus their attention. The bee is covered in various fabrics, allowing your child to experience tactile feelings of soft, stretchy, and smooth. This vibrating bee encourages touch and interaction with various sensations, making it the perfect buddy for your five-year-old!     Climbing Ladder - This ladder is great because it can be installed from the ceiling or in any doorway in your home. Playing on it encourages your child to balance, coordinate, and plan their next move. The ladder swings about when in use, making it a challenging but fun way for your child to work in some physical activity. This toy can please children of various skill levels - parents can make play easier by standing on the excess rope or harder by letting it swing free for an extra challenge. This toy is perfect for a five-year-old that loves to pretend or climb high in the sky!     Snapping Turtles - This set of three plush turtles are a perfect toy for your five-year-old! These brightly colored turtles snap together in any configuration that your child would like. Each turtle weighs something different, making them an educational tool for your child to learn about weight. The Snapping Turtles also work great as a sensory therapy tool - simply snap them together to make a weighted strap for your five-year-old.     Jumping Board - Our Jumping Board is perfect for 5-year-old sensory seekers. It is also perfect the perfect toy to inspire a quick workout session in between homework, television programs, or any kind of sensory play. The board is made of sturdy wood and equipped with indestructible springs so your five-year-old can play as often and as long as they would like. This toy is perfect for improving balance, focus, and overall sensory integration.       Discovery Putty - This toy is ideal for curious five-year-olds! Discovery Putty is perfect for five-year-olds to warm their hands up before completing a writing assignment, for kids with sensory integration dysfunction, and even for stress release! This toy gets your child to use their cognition and their bodies to find all of the little pieces inside. Discovery Putty comes with 15 small pieces that you can hide, available in four options: School Tools (featuring all kinds of school supplies), Grab The Goodies (which features snack items), Animal Rescue (which features miniature animals), and Transportation Station (which features all kinds of vehicles).   

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