Leapster Question

[tweedlemom]

My husband and I have pondered getting Leapsters for our 2 sons, ages 4 1/2 and 6. Both have some speech delays, one will be evaluated for autism in the next month or so. Has anyone else found that their child with similar issues likes the Leapster? My oldest tends to repeat phrases he hears on shows and I'm afraid he might start repeating everything he hears on the games, even though they're educational. However, I also thought that the "pen" might help him with his pincer grip. I don't mean for the question to be silly, but I just didn't know if people found the Leapster to be helpful for their special needs child or somewhat of a hindrance.

 

[0hmyheck]

The repeat is echolalic and is common in SN children and autism. Good luck with the evaluation.

 

[Hasil72]

Our DS (8 w/HFA, ADHD, and sensory issues) had fine motor skill delays when we bought it a few years ago and he loved it. He still plays with it. The stylus is contoured a little. Just don't buy the drawing game with the big pencil on the front of the box. We thought it would help with DS's fine motor skills but it frustrated him because it had mazes where if you were the slightest bit off, it would mess up the whole game.

Good luck!

 

[Bugsmom73]

We love our leapster both DS and DD. DS has autism.

 

[pcparamedics01]

My son loves the leapster. He had them all and now the LMAX. Great investment. He still loves it! He is 9 going on 10. We ran out of new cartridges to buy so he still plays the old games....

 

[tweedlemom]

Thanks so much for the feedback!