The Purposeful Play Library 60 - Toys for the Child with ADHD

Every child deserves play that feels good, but for a child with ADHD, the right toy can be a powerful tool for self-regulation, focus, and joy. This warm, practical guide helps you choose toys that genuinely build skills—not just entertain. Discover which sensory toys calm an overactive nervous system, which movement toys channel restlessness into purposeful play, and which construction or imaginative sets nurture sustained attention. You'll learn how to set up a play space that supports focus, how to use fidget tools effectively, and how to turn everyday play into skill-building moments. Age ranges, price-point guidance, and honest advice on what to skip save you money and frustration. Whether you're shopping for a birthday, filling a quiet corner, or starting a toy rotation, this book cuts through the hype to give you clear, evidence-aware choices. Great play need not be expensive. Part of The Purposeful Play Library. About the author Rebecca Aldous Frye writes warm, practical guides for The Purposeful Play Library, turning child-development and play research into clear, doable help for choosing toys that actually build skills. Rebecca believes the best toys are the ones a child returns to again and again — and that good play does not have to be expensive.