Games for kids with special needs are designed to cater to children who may have trouble with basic games and activities. As a result, many "special needs" games are modified versions of regular games. Therefore, it is easy for you to provide gaming opportunities for both a special needs child and a normal child.
Facial Expression Game
This game is designed to help your child recognize emotions and feelings in your face. Sit in front of your child and put a fixed expression on your face. Prior to the expression, tell your child what emotion you are about to convey. Do this with four distinct emotions, giving your child 30 seconds or more to think about the emotion you have just conveyed. From here, perform the same emotions with your face and have your child attempt to identify the expressions you explained to him earlier. If he gets them correct, give him a reward. If he gets them incorrect, reinforce the correct answer before moving on.
Simple Ring Game
This game is designed to help improve your child's counting skills. Take a basic game that requires your child to stack rings and remove every other ring. This will simplify the game and make it easier for your child to count. After each ring stacked, have your child count out the number of rings that are now on the stick. See how far your kid can go without any additional assistance. If your child gets confused, have him start over to refresh his mind and give him an opportunity to try again. As your child improves, have him start to speed up the amount of time it takes him to stack the rings.
Warm-Up Exercise
This exercise game is designed to get your kids up and moving at the beginning of the day. Have your child stand up straight with her arms at her sides. From this position, have her extend her arms out at her sides. Once she has successfully executed this position, have her place her arms directly above her head. Once she reaches this position, have her jump straight up in the air. Repeat this jumping exercise five to 10 times depending on her fatigue levels. For added fun, have her perform this exercise with friends or additional family members.
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