| In the past, play therapy dolls or disabled dolls were | | | | Doctor and nurses: There are doctor and nurse dolls |
| considered primarily a clinical tool for use in hospitals | | | | and outfits available that include blue scrubs, lab coats, |
| and critical care units. A precious commodity, they | | | | masks, hats and uniforms |
| were difficult to find, expensive, and not always | | | | The quality of the toys currently available is one of the |
| accurate to the needs of the child. | | | | features that make them so unique and special. Some |
| Today there are many more options for children with | | | | are created from durable materials closely resembling |
| physical disabilities who are experiencing many of the | | | | the real thing, amazingly accurate in detail and have |
| rigorous demands resulting from an illness or accident. | | | | intricate and life-like working parts. What better surprise |
| The loss of a limb, the outward results of cancer | | | | for a child who has lost a limb or all of their hair than a |
| therapy, the painful and arduous physical therapy | | | | life-like toy with the same challenges! |
| demands resulting from an accident or surgery are | | | | The Gift of Disability Awareness |
| made more bearable with the addition of a new friend | | | | For children who are suffering and experiencing |
| with similar limitations! | | | | physical disabilities that make them feel different, these |
| Play Therapy Dolls - Just Like You!There are many | | | | disabled dolls and play therapy toys offer an |
| types of disability dolls and accessories that are now | | | | opportunity for them to feel as though they are special |
| available. They come in all shapes and sizes, with | | | | in an entirely different way! |
| physical needs that require a full range of treatments. | | | | Disabled dolls offer an opportunity to teach children |
| Some of the disabled dolls and their equipment include: | | | | about the needs of others as well. They can become |
| Prosthesis: Dolls with removable prosthesis for | | | | valuable tools for a child with a sibling who is suffering, |
| amputations both above and below the knee | | | | a parent dealing with the effects of an accident or |
| Wigs & hats: For dealing with the effects of | | | | illness, or the children of military veterans coping with |
| cancer treatments, find dolls who are bald and come | | | | the difficult reality of the loss of a limb or other physical |
| with a wig, a hat or bandana. | | | | impairment. Disabled dolls are a positive way for |
| Apparatus: wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and braces | | | | children to process and understand that different is |
| Physical Therapy: Life-like gym mats and therapy balls, | | | | A-okay! |
| trampolines, and parallel bars | | | | |