For over a decade, Toys "R" Us has turned to National Lekotek Center to develop this important resource. Lekotek evaluates all the toys for the Guide, selects those with exceptional qualities for inclusion, identifies each toy's skill-building attributes and writes descriptive copy for each item.

The easy-to-use resource, released annually, features specially selected toys that promote the development of children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Items featured in the Guide promote the development of specific skills, such as auditory, language, visual, fine motor, thinking and social skills. Symbols are assigned to each toy so parents can easily identify items that are best suited for their child's needs.

In addition to toy recommendations, the Guide also includes the Lekotek's "Top Ten Tips for Buying Toys," a list of questions compiled by Lekotek's experts to guide people when selecting toys for children with disabilities. This year, the Guide also introduces a new, easy-to-use toy-finder index that lists toys in separate skill-building categories. This added feature allows users to quickly find and select toys that are appropriate for a child's specific needs and interests.