13 Best Toys for Kids with ADHD of 2024

Lego and Duplo are good toys for kids with ADHD. Children love to create, and the methodical building of bricks is very therapeutic. It helps them focus and achieve, and they can create objects in a short space of time, which keeps them engaged.

Duplo is suitable for little ones from 18 months old, whereas Lego sets will appeal to kids over 3. This Duplo set comes in a colorful, sturdy box for storage.

This construction toy is different from the rest. Interlocking flower-shaped discs allow your child to create whatever they want — there’s no right or wrong. It will help a child focus, stimulate their imagination, and encourage coordination skills.

Boys and girls ages 5 and over will enjoy building Ferris wheels, towers, lightsabers, trees, cars, and more.

Kids with ADHD love games but sometimes lose interest if the game drags on. This fast-paced card game is quick and easy and suitable for kids aged 4 years and over, although our 3-year-olds even enjoyed it.

The goal of the game is to correctly choose two cards that are of the same activity representing both the “should” and “should not.” The player then explains why the card belongs on “should” or “should not.” The person with the most matches wins.

This game helps with turn-taking skills, manners recognition, self-awareness, reasoning, and communication skills.

Let your kid’s imagination run wild with this soft sand that sticks to itself. It’s good for building castles, making sculptures, pretend beach play with smaller toys, or anything else your child can think of.

This sand is easy to clean up as it doesn’t stick to hands or clothes.

It’s also a good stress reliever, calming children as they run their hands through the squishy texture. This is ideal when they find themselves overstimulated or overwhelmed.

We really enjoy playing with Kinetic Sand alongside our children, as it’s great for bonding and can help calm overstimulated moms too.

The sand is suitable for kids (and adults!) ages 3 years and up.

Roll the nine dice or less, look at the pictures that turn up, and create a story. This game is great for the imagination and can help a child in a fun way when they struggle with creative homework.

Although the manufacturer recommends these for kids aged 6 years and over, we found that even our young children, ages 3 and over, enjoyed playing with them.

This is the classic set, but you can also choose from a range of other themed sets geared to your child’s interests.

Available for Xbox and PC or purchased as an app, this video game is a firm favorite with kids and adults. It is loved by many children with ADHD, including our own. It encourages them to be imaginative and creative and focuses their brain on problem-solving and perseverance.

Players build with blocks and take part in adventures in a virtual world where the only limit is their imagination. Although it’s recommended for teens, many younger children find it fascinating. However, a parent should supervise children under 13 years and ensure the game isn’t connected to the internet or open chat groups.

Contained within a clear plastic sphere are 22 feet of track and a small silver ball. The task is to move the ball through the 3D maze to the end position. Be careful though; if the ball falls off the track, you have to start again.

This toy challenges kids ages 5 years and over, but it’s not so complicated they can’t complete it. It’s good for a hyperactive child’s focus as they guide their body to move the ball and concentrate on where it’s going.

This extremely fun game helps kids with ADHD develop patience, coordination, and self-esteem. It comprises 32 different sensory toys, so your child won’t run out of ideas or grow bored.

This set comes with great packaging, which is a good option if you are considering giving it as a gift. It’s recommended for kids ages 3 and over, but there’s nothing stopping little ones from joining in.

Fidget toys are some of the best playthings for kids with ADHD who have issues keeping their hands still while sitting down. Kids can move and sculpt this pack of five Tangles endlessly. They come in bright colors, with different combinations available.

Small and portable, they can help release nervous energy and calm an anxious child. However, they do come apart, so they are unsuitable for kids under 3.

Fidget toys come in different shapes and sizes. This one is a marble sewn inside a mesh tube. Your child can bend it, squish it, fold it, or slide the marble back and forth. They can use it with one hand or two, and it’s good to conceal in a pocket.

Not only will it keep little hands busy, but it can also help a child with ADHD to focus, relieving stress and anxiety. It’s suitable for kids ages 3 years up.

This might be a trip down memory lane for some of you; I remember playing it when I was young. Simon lights up in a sequence that you have to remember and repeat. This new, updated version has three play modes to keep your kids engaged.

It can help a child with ADHD improve their memory and focus on the task in front of them in a fun way. It’s suitable for kids ages 7 years or over.

Squishy Play-Doh is tactile and will appeal to any child, especially those with ADHD. This simple set lets them squeeze different shapes and colors through the machine then mold them. It’s both creative and fun.

It’s suitable for kids from ages 3 and up. And there are endless ways for kids to continue their Play-Doh experience. Give them some cookie cutters, provide them with textured tools such as coins or stamps, or let them use their imaginations.

Pretend and fantasy games are a good outlet for a child to deal with issues they may face at school or at home. Hand puppets allow them express themselves emotionally and socially. Putting on a puppet show for friends and family will help build confidence and self-esteem.

These two sets contain eight cute and loveable animals that kids 3 years and over will love.