Yay, it’s that time of year for High School graduation!!
Whether your special needs teen is graduating from high school in May, June, or even December. It’s time to start looking for some high school graduation gifts for your teen.
Whether you’re buying a gift for your special needs teen or know someone who is about to graduate from high school or another important milestone. it is important that you, the graduate’s friends and family, bless the graduate with the perfect graduation gift.
In selecting a good graduation gift the first and most obvious thing to consider is the age and stage of life of the graduate who will receive your gift. An 18-year-old finishing high school will probably appreciate a different gift than a 30-year-old graduating from medical school. Keep this in mind before you head out to purchase a graduation gift.
The age of the graduate is not the only important thing to consider. Keep in mind the goals of the graduate. If the graduate is finishing high school, are they heading to college or have they chosen to begin working full-time? Perhaps they are taking a year to travel the world before they head off to college. Consider these goals as you attempt to buy the perfect graduation gift. Does the graduate have his or her own living space that will need to be filled with furniture or appliances?
Choosing the Perfect Graduation Gift
Many of us remember the special time that graduation was. We remember the joy of being surrounded by family and friends on our special day and we remember being celebrated by the ones we love. Perhaps you even remember some of the best or worst gifts you were given. If so, let the gifts you were given serve as reminders as you attempt to purchase the right graduation gifts for others.
If money is an issue for you, consider making a unique gift for your graduate. A memorable and loved gift does not have to be an expensive one, it only has to be heartfelt and intentional. So whatever your budget, the most important thing is to keep the graduate in mind. Once you have made or purchased the perfect graduation gift, wrap it and gift it to your graduate with love.
Best High School Graduation Gifts for Special Needs
1. Colored Canvas Storage Pouch
This is a great gift for your high school graduate because it will help them stay organized and is great for when they head off to college, trade school, or start their own business. This pencil bag with a zipper also can be used as a storage bag for medicines when you’re traveling. Make all of them organized and easy to carry. It’s convenient because it’s easy to open and dry, soft to feel, and more durable.
2. Inspirational Appreciation Mug-Tumbler
I can’t explain to you how important this is for you to encourage your child every day. You want to give them an item that will help make their lives a little better every day. If you’re looking for a practical and inspiring presentation, then we’ve got just the thing for you.
3. Echo Dot (4th Gen)
Does your special needs teen love being independent? Then you might want to grab them this echo dot for their new apartment or dorm room. Make their life easier at home. By allowing them to set timers, ask questions, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. Check their traffic and weather, or play the news. Access tens of thousands of Alexa skills, like Headspace or Sleep Sounds. And do it all with just your voice.
4. Lumbar Support Pillow for Office Chair Car Lumbar Pillow
Not only is this pillow great for working at your desk but it’s also great for driving. This is a great gift for your child or family friend because this pillow is great for back support. With a taller and thicker design, a nice Lumbar support pillow for office chairs alleviates pain from a greater surface area, including stiffness and tension in the mid-and lower-back region. We are focused on your back aches from sitting, muscle aches from lifting and exercise, arthritis, herniated disks, and general soreness. The contoured shape supports your back’s natural curve for proper spinal alignment and to promote healthy posture.
5. Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker
Good of the days of new technology and making things convenient for children and adults with disabilities. Why not snag this sandwich maker as a present for your teen to help them become more independent when living in their home or dorm room? Forget the fast food drive-through. With the Hamilton Beach breakfast sandwich maker, you can enjoy a hot, homemade breakfast sandwich in under 5 minutes.
Simply place the ingredients inside, build the base of your sandwich in the bottom layer, place the egg on the cooking plate, and close the lid. Slide the cooking plate out and your sandwich assembles itself. Open the lid and your hot breakfast sandwich is ready to eat. The included recipe book provides a variety of breakfast sandwich options, from the traditional egg, ham, and cheese to the unique cheddar, apple, bacon, and egg croissant sandwich.
6. Valourgo Collapsible Water Bottle
Why this might be a good present for a high schooler you may ask? Well, for starters everyone needs a water bottle but it’s also very accessible and convenient for a student who lives with Cerebral Palsy. The concept of silicone collapsible water bottles breaks through the traditional plastic and stainless steel water bottle concept. After you drink water, you can fold it and make it reduce the space in your backpack. And you can stand upright him when you want it.
7. Heavy Weighted Blanket
Who doesn’t love a weighted blanket? Great for adding to your home, dorm room, or Airbnb. This is great for high schoolers who need the pressure from a comforter to get some good night’s sleep. The original YnM weighted blanket offers a natural way to help calm your body for a restful night of sleep; great calming sensory blanket for adults and children to help decompress and provide comfort.
8. 3D Moon Lamp by Mind-glowing – Cool Night Light
Great for keeping anyone calm and perfect for a soothing sleep. This mind-glowing cool night light is great for when your teen sleeps in their apartment or dorm room. Unlike other cheap-looking moon lamps, ours went through a careful 26+ hours 3D printing process to make sure every crater on the surface looks identical to NASA’s satellite images. The lamp is made of durable & superior PLA, the optimal material for 3D printing.
9. NUWAVE Bravo Air Fryer Toaster Smart Oven
Does your teen love COOKING? than this is a great way for them to practice their cooking skills and to let them become independent if they’re not in the home. The super non-stick grill and griddle plate are thick – ideal for absorbing and retaining heat for excellent grill marks and overall searing. With auto preheat, preheating the grill is easy. Simply insert the probe; set the desired doneness temperature; and let Bravo do all the work. Grill all year long, and the cleanup is a breeze. Nothing sticks to it!
10. Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker Single
May not be at the top of your list, but still a great item to add to the graduation party for your child who loves coffee, hot cocoa, or hot tea. The Keurig K-Mini single-serve coffee maker features a New sleek design, and at less than 5” wide is the perfect size for any space or occasion. The K-Mini brewer is effortlessly simple to use – just add fresh water to the reservoir, pop in your favorite K-Cup pod, press the brew button, and enjoy freshly brewed, delicious coffee in minutes
