You could make her a lap quilt, and attach some squares which are actually pockets, making the closures with zippers, buttons, ribbon ties, shoe laces, velcro, snaps, etc., this is also called a fidget blanket, where she can put kleenex, hankies, and other things that she would like to have close at hand, this also keeps fingers busy and keeps their mind active in remembering where they have placed various things, along with opening and closing the pockets.