Let’s make photographing children with special needs easier and more fun. Getting a gorgeous photo of your child with autism doesn’t have to be so difficult. Are you longing to have a beautiful family photo but you feel that your child is always in motion? Does your child run away from the camera? These tips…
Natural Toy Cleaner (Disinfecting toys)
Keeping toys clean in an autism playroom is essential. Children with autism can be hard on their toys and learning materials and often have a tendency to mouth objects. It is very important to have a cleaning system in place to make sure that your child’s toys stay clean. We have A LOT of toys…
My 10 favorite bedtime stories for children with autism
There are so many FABULOUS children’s books out there! These are my favorite bedtime stories for children with autism. 10 Best Bedtime Stories for Children with Autism (We have included Amazon affiliate links for your convenience. You can read our disclosures here.) 1. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. This one is an absolute…
DIY dollhouses : cardboard townhouses, a dollhouse on wheels and a rooftop garden
I have been collecting information about DIY dollhouses recently as we work on our very own DIY dollhouse at my autism center in Paris. A dollhouse is a great learning tool. Use it to teach new vocabulary, build fine motor skills & more. We are in the process of creating a sweet dollhouse out of a…
Creative and fun indoor activities for a rainy day
Rainy day? Don’t worry! There are lots of fun and engaging indoor activities you can do with your child with autism. A day inside doesn’t have to be boring. It can be a great opportunity Here in Paris, we have lots of rainy days! I have come to love them – they give us extra…
The Ultimate Autism Gift Guide
I am often asked by families and professionals online, and at my learning center here in Paris, what kinds of toys and tools they can buy for children with autism to help them progress in their learning goals. I put all of my recommendations into this complete autism gift guide. We have included affiliate links…
Gluten Free Food List for Children with Autism
Save this post as your go-to gluten free food list. All of the foods on this list are naturally gluten free and therefore, suitable for kids who are following gluten-free diets. A lot the families who follow this blog are already following gluten-free diets with their children with autism (and other special needs) or are…
Communication Resources for Your Child with Autism
One of the most frequent questions I get from parents at my autism center in Paris , is “when will my child speak?”. The lack of communication that is associated with an autism diagnosis is extremely frustrating. I always answer by sharing autism communication resources and recommending that the parents spend time working on these activities…
18 Gluten Free Snacks for Kids with Autism
As the owner of an autism center, I get asked about gluten free snacks a lot. Many of the children at my center are following gluten-free diets and their parents are always on the lookout for tasty snack ideas that are easy to throw together and bring with them wherever they go. Print out your…
12 Sensory room tips for your child with autism
Sensory activities and spaces can help children with autism calm down and focus. These sensory room tips will help you create the perfect space for your child. You have probably heard about the benefits of a sensory room for children with autism. You may be worried that creating a sensory room is costly and time-consuming…
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