Buddy's face, with its oversized eyes and friendly smile, will easily capture a child's attention. Buddy's high contrasting colours are extra appealing to all young children, but especially children with low vision or autism. The stimulating textures encourage tactile exploration -- the cool cotton, soft velour, rubbery raised dots, and even the secret patch of rough fabric on Buddy's back. Buddy's reversible vest crinkles with a wonderful crackling sound, yet can be removed for children who have hyper-sensitive hearing. When Buddy's tail is pulled, he vibrates with a soothing hum.