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Tips on using AblePlay™ Rating Information

AblePlay Ratings take the confusion out of toy shopping for children with special needs. Here are some suggestions on how to get the most out of the AblePlay toy evaluations.

Parents!

We have heard from parents that toy shopping for their special needs child can be very confusing. Parents say it is difficult for grandparents, friends and neighbors to make choices for the child in their life with a disability. Here are some tips for using AblePlay:

Make a Wish List for a child and email it to family, friends prior to holidays, birthdays or other special occasions.
Forward the site link to your friend and family so they know about this comprehensive resource.
On each AblePlay Product Review™ there is a link "Forward this Page to a Friend". This way you can share information on a specific product.
Using the "printer version" button, print off AblePlay Product Reviews™ to give to your children's therapist, teachers or caregivers. In addition to product features and benefits, these reviews include creative play ideas.
Create a handy AblePlay™ Reference Binder with print outs of AblePlay™ Product Reviews for the toys you have purchased. This will give you an easy reference on the products before and during playtime.
Add AblePlay to your "Favorites" so you can just click and check on more AblePlay™ products, new articles and the most recent Top Ten Toys as they are added to the site.
Brighten up a bulletin board by tacking on "printer version" copies of AblePlay™ Product Reviews as a colorful and simple reminder of a toy's playability.

Professionals!

We have heard from professionals that it can be very time consuming to pull together information for parents on toy recommendations for home use. We also know that parents are always looking for good resources for their families. Here are some tips for using AblePlay:

Prepare a Wish List for individual children that includes toys that will align with their therapeutic goals.
Create a handy AblePlay™ Reference Binder for your waiting area. Parents will be able to flip through the AblePlay™ product reviews to get some good ideas on appropriate products and learn more about creative play ideas. You can even divide the items by disability category.
Share your product recommendations with your colleagues by using the "Forward this page to a friend".
Use information you will gain from the AblePlayers Club™ on your bulletin boards or in packets to orient new parents.