One of the hardest things about my child's autism diagnosis is I didn't know what to expect . Even though I wasn't a first-time mother, I struggled with things that shouldn't have seemed like a struggle . For example, picking out toys, because my child wasn't playing with any . I wasn't sure how to decorate his bedroom, because he climbed everything . But I didn't want him to be in an empty room either . I remember relying heavily on Google searches for "sensory rooms" and "sensory toys" and any posts in my online support groups that popped up about sensory items . This is the kind of post I would have liked to see when I was starting out . Without further ado, here are some of my favorite sensory items and children's furniture for toddler to elementary-age children . Remember all furniture should use safety straps to prevent injuries . 1 . 12 Cubby Tray Cabinet (Amazon) 2 . Sensory Rollers (Amazon) 3 ....