Those of you who have autistic children who attend school with a specialized helper, know what a tremendous difference a classroom autism aide can make. What is a classroom autism aide? Depending on where you live in the world, the person who is helping your child in the classroom may have one of many different…
Prepare a Healthier Autism-Friendly Halloween
Prepare a healthier Autism-Friendly Halloween! These recipes, Halloween activities, calm down & sensory strategies will help you do it. Halloween is just around the corner and it’s all everyone is talking about! One of the most difficult parts of being a special needs parent is that you often feel like your child is being left…
10 Best board books to teach children with autism new vocabulary
This is my selection of the best board books to teach children with autism new vocabulary. Use these tips if you are wondering how to teach an autistic child to read. Use these books to : Engage your autistic child. Teach new vocabulary. Build listening skills. Increase concentration. Increase family interaction and fun. Encourage pretend…
Starting a home program for your autistic child – everything you need to know
I am passionate about home programs, as well as homeschooling. Starting a home program for your autistic child – everything you need to know. What’s the difference? Homeschooling is making the choice to withdraw your child from the traditional school system and educate him or her at home. A home program can be a full-time educational…
8 Ways to help your nonverbal autistic child communicate
One of the questions I get asked the most at my learning center is : “when will my child speak?”. Most of the children who come for a first evaluation at my learning center have not yet learned to speak. If you are asking yourself the same question, these 8 ways to help your nonverbal autistic…
3 Essential components of an autism-friendly playroom
Looking to create an autism-friendly playroom for your child? Here are my tips to get started! An autism-friendly environment that is well thought out, will help your child interact and learn more easily. 1/ An organized space that will inspire interaction and creativity that is free of distractions is the first essential component of an…
8 Tips for enjoying a movie with your autistic child
I hope that these 8 Tips for enjoying a movie with your autistic child will make watching a movie with your child with autism a little less stressful and a lot more fun! Why can watching a movie with your autistic child be complicated? Sensory overload – your child may become overwhelmed by the sounds and…
Back to School : Classroom calm down strategies for Kids with Autism
15 of my favorite classroom calm down strategies for kids with autism. Your child can benefit from using these strategies at school, in a regular or adapted classroom setting and/or at home in a home program. 1. Breathe deeply and count to 5. 2. Doodle. Related : Autism Classroom Setup (6 Tips) 3. Drink a glass…
4 Therapy animals for special needs kids that you will immediately fall in love with
If you read this blog, then you know that I am a big supporter of therapy animals for special needs kids. Different animals go through different kinds of preparation to work with special needs kids. You can read about the difference between companion, therapy and guide animals in this post. I have had the chance…
Colorful socks playdough mat for kids with autism (free printable)
My gift to you today is this colorful socks playdough mat! One of the skills I am often asked about at my learning center is how to teach children with autism colors. I have lots of fun activities that I use with my kiddos. Playdough and playdough mats are one of my favorite, quick-to-prepare and…
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