Duplos are not inexpensive, but the sets we purchased for our daughters over 20 years ago, we are now bringing back into service as we provide therapy for autistic children and teens. Durable, dishwasher safe, suitable for hundreds of imaginative situations, Duplos have stood the test of time in our family, I am confident they will in yours also.  View all the Lego Duplo Sets available from Timberdoodle Co (opens new window).

LEGO® DUPLO Police Station

We have never encouraged cops and robbers play in our home, and have always either thrown the Duplo ‘robber’ away or redeemed him with a permanent marker. However, we do like this set for teaching the many situations that could arise in a child’s life where knowing the roles of the police officers could be important. By escaping her family’s home more than once the little autistic girl we work with has come face to face with her local police a couple of times. This action-packed set is just right for getting children to explore different situations that would involve their local law enforcers and for teaching them how to respond in an obedient and respectful manner. 82 pieces.  Purchase from Timberdoodle Co (opens new window).

LEGO® DUPLO Community Transport Set

This set of modern vehicles, figures, and road signs helps students understand how their community stays on the move. The set includes a police helicopter, ambulance, fire engine, dump truck, and other vehicles that enable students to understand how community vehicles function and why. 60 pieces.  Purchase from Timberdoodle Co (opens new window).

LEGO® DUPLO Playhouse Set

This is a no-brainer. Every autistic child’s role-playing program should involve a house of some sort. For many children, the Duplo Home is just the ticket. Its movable walls allow children to build their home in a variety of ways. Includes a collection of family figures along with basic furniture - even a toilet with a seat that lifts. If you are still addressing toileting issues, try acting out positive toileting habits. This set includes an activity pack. 120 pieces.  Purchase from Timberdoodle Co (opens new window).

LEGO® DUPLO Hospital

This is one of our favorite sets. We have used it as a distraction for the child confined to the hospital, and to alleviate the concerns of children whose family member is facing a medical crisis. If your child is like the dynamo we have hosted for the last year, hospitals are not unfamiliar to you. Now you can make the experience less stressful for your autistic child.  Your children will construct this medical center with movable walls which allow them to customize their hospital. This set includes some occupational figures, furniture, equipment, an ambulance and a collection of DUPLO elements. 97 pieces.  Purchase from Timberdoodle Co (opens new window).

LEGO® DUPLO Dolls Family Set

Compared to the regular Duplo people, these are large, odd-looking figures. However, they are ideal for teaching your children how to engage in role-play. This large set features four pairs of little girls and baby dolls, kitchen and bedroom furniture, along with many unique extras and novel brick colors. The little girl dolls are much bigger than the ordinary DUPLO sets, about 6” tall, yet the components of this set are still compatible with all other Duplo sets. 76 pieces.  Purchase from Timberdoodle Co (opens new window).

LEGO® DUPLO Fire Station Set

Firefighters are wrestling with how to care for autistic children in emergency situations. Let’s make their job easier by role-playing the drama and excitement of our fire rescue services with lots of positive outcomes. This set includes fire trucks, helicopters, hoses and much more, 129 pieces. Purchase from Timberdoodle Co (opens new window).