Halloween Play Dough Mats are a fun and educational learning tool. They are one of my favorite Hallowen play dough ideas! Use these Halloween playdough ideas for sensory play, to build fine motor skills, to teach new vocabulary and to build receptive language skills. Download your free Halloween play dough mats here. For more autism…
50+ Summer Sensory Play Activities for Kids with Autism
Summer sensory play activities for kids with autism. Many of my favorite autism activities involve sensory play. Whether you are thinking of creating a sensory room at home or just wanting to incorporate some fun and simple Summer sensory activities into your child or students’ Summer activities, you will love these ideas! These activities are…
6 Benefits of Sensory Rooms in Schools for Kids with Autism
What are the benefits of sensory rooms in schools? A sensory room is a designated space created to support students’ individual sensory preferences and sensory needs. They have several benefits including helping with self-regulation, providing rest, reducing sensory overload and more. The use of a sensory room is one of my favorite calm down strategies…
Bat Playdough Mat (Free Printable)
Playdough mats are one of my favorite tools for building communication skills with kids with autism! This free printable Halloween bat playdough mat will help your child build communication skills, fine motor skills, have some sensory fun and learn new vocabulary. Looking for more autism activities? Get your copy of the Autism Activities Workbook Bundle here!…
Halloween Sensory Box : Color sorting pumpkins & spiders
This easy Halloween sensory box for kids with autism is so much fun. Build sensory skills, fine motor skills, communication skills & color sorting skills with this quick sensory box! Try this Fall Sensory Bin next! Looking for more autism activities? Click here to get your Autism Activities Workbook Bundle! Halloween Sensory Box for Kids…
Non Candy Halloween Treats for Kids with Autism
Each year, I receive questions from families and autism teachers about selecting non candy halloween treats so that your children with autism can celebrate and enjoy Halloween without having to worry about hyperactivity from, or allergic reactions to, gluten and/or sugary candy. It can be harder than ever this time of year to give your…
Sensory Friendly Halloween Costumes for Children with Autism
Does your child have sensory sensitivities? Does this make it hard for your child to enjoy Halloween with the other kids? I know the pain of watching your child feel left out. These ideas can help! Choose one of these sensory friendly Halloween costumes so that your child can enjoy Halloween too. Get more autism and Halloween…
5 Pumpkin carving kids ideas to do with kids
I love these 5 pumpkin carving ideas for kids that you can use with autistic learners at home or in the classroom. Choose one or try them all! Also, take a peek at our autism and Halloween tips and download the free Halloween cut and paste worksheets for even more Halloween fun! 5 Easy Pumpkin…
8 Tips for Babysitting an Autistic Child (+ Free Printable for YOUR Babysitter)
Babysitting an autistic child can be a challenge. It may also be difficult for you to find a babysitter for you child. You may worry about leaving your child with autism with another person. These tips can help! If you would like a collection of activities your babysitter can use with your child, get your…
Autism and Halloween – 12 Tips for an Autism Friendly Halloween
Autism and Halloween may not seem like they can comfortably co-exist due to the risks of sensory overload and an eventual meltdown. Do not fear, these tips will help you and your child have a happy, autism-friendly, Halloween. Autism and Halloween (12 Tips to Make the Most of the Halloween Season) The key to making…