DISCUSSION - People with Special Needs and Webkinz

[Kinzmom1]

Originally Posted by maltlvr5

I love that your thinking of Special needs kids. I think that is a great idea. I volunteer at my church with a special needs boy and know that he wouldnt be able to play on webkinz 'cause of his disabilities. It would be wonderful if Ganz took your thought into consideration

I think the site is very instructional. I don't know if Ganz would be inclined to distribute Webkinz or not, but I'm sure if we all saved our bonuses where we get a chance for freebie webkinz and helped the people around us we could take care of it. (My hallmark store gives us a punch card buy 10 get one free) When I get a get one free chance, I gave. Walgreens here sometimes has a buy one get one free.. Again a good chance to help without even paying. Some states in America (not sure where you are) are giving free laptops to low-income kids (I'm sure special needs too), so that would be something to help them have "safe" fun on the internet and learn at the same time.... Just my thoughts...

[luvabug1]

I am so glad that you are thinking of special needs kids! I work at church with special needs kids
(with my little sis Maltlvr5),I think they would benefit and have some good fun from something like that. I think that they would enjoy a webkinz site geared tward them. Rep! on my site i am putting up a topic just for this

[Electrabuzz1]

Originally Posted by GDRoxUrButtOff

Hey.

This thread means so much to me and all of the other children with learning disabilites.

Im autistic (i think), but if i am, i dont have that much as other kids do.

I also have ADD. First it was ADHD, but now im diagnosed with ADD. Im not sure what it stands for, but my friend has it too and we both get angry sometimes really easily but usually we are fine.

I have also been diagnosed with Terettes but i dont twitch (although I do blink alot)

I have OCD but i know the kids who pick on me probally do too. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE IT.

In all, I have very good grades because i try all I can. With all of these disabilities, I am very lucky to get the grades I'm getting. I am not in Special Education.

Again, this thread means alot. And its good to know how people understand how I feel. But its not good because some kids pick on me if they know i have these deseases but I ignore them or tell them to back off. If you get made fun of because of that, Tell an adult or do what I said.

GDRoxUrButtOff

Hello, welcome aboard! It is great that you have stopped by. I hate to think that people would pick on you for any reason. You are welcome here anytime! What are your favourite things to do on Webkinz World?

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Originally Posted by Kinzmom1

Hi guys,
I have two kids with special needs (both add and my daughter also has low vision). They enjoy Webkinz. I was so thrilled by seeing my kids using the computer to log themselves in, learning the concept of if you don't have the money you can't buy xyz, my daughter organizing and decorating her "house" , naming and caring for their pets. I think it is wonderful. I liked it so much that I started buying Webkinz for kids in famillies I knew that had kids with special needs to help them. I was disappointed when the E-store showed up, but since it is not directly part of the Webkinz "environment" I'm not entirely upset about it.

Hi! My son has PDD NOS but he also has strabismus so I understand about the low vision. He patches one of his eye to try to strengthen it. Fortunately he does not have any vision issues on Webkinz World. Webkinz World is a great learning tool. We often talk about the money spending issue. Although my son still overspends with a lot of repetition eventually it will start to sink in. That is a great thing you are doing, giving Webkinz to other children with special needs. What a wonderful and thoughtful idea.

---------- Electrabuzz1 added 3 Minutes and 28 Seconds later ----------

Originally Posted by maltlvr5

I love that your thinking of Special needs kids. I think that is a great idea. I volunteer at my church with a special needs boy and know that he wouldnt be able to play on webkinz 'cause of his disabilities. It would be wonderful if Ganz took your thought into consideration

The boy you help may not be able to navigate Webkinz World but he may enjoy watching someone else navigate it. He could have his own Webkinz and someone else could go through the activities with him and explain how things work. Sometime my son enjoys sitting back while I play a game and add a funny narration to what I am doing.

---------- Electrabuzz1 added 1 Minutes and 46 Seconds later ----------

Originally Posted by luvabug1

I am so glad that you are thinking of special needs kids! I work at church with special needs kids
(with my little sis Maltlvr5),I think they would benefit and have some good fun from something like that. I think that they would enjoy a webkinz site geared tward them. Rep! on my site i am putting up a topic just for this

Thanks to both you and your sister dropping by. I will have to check out your website. It is great that you work with and help other children. It is always so much better to give back.

[FunnyHoney]

There are many things little kids can do.

And I think that quizzys corner is great for them to learn.

It isn't so complex.

[Lassie59]

I have SPECIAL NEEDS.........

I always play webkinz, webkinz is what I do when I'm stressed

I am a normal kid

[mantateelover]

the cooking game is great cause they can make their one.

[Electrabuzz1]

Originally Posted by Lassie59

I have SPECIAL NEEDS.........

I always play webkinz, webkinz is what I do when I'm stressed

I am a normal kid

I enjoy Webkinz myself when I am stressed. There is nothing like a good game of pizza parlour to take your mind off something for a while.

That is such a good idea!
I agree!

[ChihuahuaGrl16]

I agree 250%!!!! In my sunday school class there is a ten year old boy who is maltistic (sp?) and he thinks like a 6 year old...he's really smart but I think easier games and cheaper items and new jobs and new classes at the academy would be great for kids like him!

[ottercute]

I think they should should have a webkinz bank so they do not have to count . Also i have 119 webkinz