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Dramatic play themes for kids with autism

May 10, 2023

Pretend play - hair salon, doll diaper and care station, florist, gingerbread man station and ice cream parlor. Many more pretend play and DIY ideas on the blog!

These dramatic play themes and tips will help you set up dramatic play at home or in your classroom with children with autism. Dramatic play has many benefits, including teaching a variety of social and cognitive skills to little learners. Dramatic play themes included in this post Hair salon Flower shop Doll diaper Gingerbread man…

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Filed Under: DIY projects & materials, Sensory activities, Social skills Tagged With: autism, DIY, dramatic play, pretend play, special needs, symbolic play

5 Autism Chew Toys – For Kids & Adults on the Spectrum

May 10, 2023

Looking for the best autism chew toys to use at home or in your classroom? Children and adults with autism tend to exhibit chewing behaviors. Many individuals with special needs chew on clothing, toys, books, furniture, backpacks and more. Keep reading to learn why individuals with autism chew, what you can do about it and…

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Filed Under: Autism 101, Sensory activities, Therapeutic materials Tagged With: oral motor

3 Mother’s Day craft ideas

May 9, 2023

3 Mother's Day Craft Ideas for Kids with Autism. | speciallearninghouse.com

3 Mother’s Day craft ideas to engage your child with autism and produce a wonderful piece of children’s art that you can treasure forever! Cupcake liner flowers from Paging Supermom This is such a simple Mother’s Day craft. It is perfect for little ones who may have trouble concentrating for longer periods of time or on activities…

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Ladybug Coloring Page (Free Printable for Kids with Autism)

March 10, 2023

Ladybug Coloring Page for Kids with Autism

Use this ladybug coloring page as a fun and educational coloring activity that builds communication, coloring and fine motor skills. For more printable activities, get your copy of the Autism Activities Workbook Bundle. What is the ladybug coloring page It’s a printable ladybug coloring page featuring a black and white ladybug that your little ones…

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Adapted Books for Autism (Printable Adapted Books Created by an Autism Expert)

March 9, 2023

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I love using adapted books for autism in my programs. Adapted books are a wonderful tool for parents, teachers and therapists to use to teach autistic learners new communication skills. I use them to build vocabulary, expressive language skills, receptive language skills and more. They are quick and easy to print out, prepare and start…

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Tips for Flying with an Autistic Child

January 12, 2023

Tips for flying with an autistic child. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you may be planning to fly with your child. These tips can help the experience go more smoothly. If you are looking for activities to help your child or students learn new skills, get your copy of the Autism Activities Workbook Bundle….

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Cutting Activities for Preschoolers with Autism

January 10, 2023

Cutting Activities for Preschoolers with Autism

Cutting activities for preschoolers If you are looking to build pincer grasp, these pincer grasp activities will help. If you are searching for autism activities, including cutting activities and activities that build fine motor skills, you will love the Autism Activities Workbook Bundle! Cutting activities for preschoolers – when should children with autism learn cutting…

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7 Chinese New Year Play Dough Mats

January 9, 2023

Chinese New Year Play Dough Mats

7 Chinese New Year play dough mats to use at home or in your classroom! Are you planning a lesson unit around the Chinese New Year at home or in your classroom? I love celebrating Chinese New Year with my little learners at my autism center. In searching for the perfect Chinese New Year play…

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Autism and Delayed Speech (4 Tips)

January 9, 2023

Autism and delayed speech is a concern for many families, teachers and therapists. If you are looking for fun ways to build communication skills then you are in the right place. For my best collection of activities that build communication skills for parents, teachers and therapists, get my autism activities workbook bundle. Autism and delayed…

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100+ Thanksgiving Activities for the Classroom

November 9, 2022

Thanksgiving Activities for the Classroom

100+ Thanksgiving activities for the classroom! All of my favorite Thanksgiving activities for kids, including the best books, printables, activities, YouTube videos, games and more to engage your little learners in educational Thanksgiving activities in the classroom. Thanksgiving activities for the classroom (We have included affiliate links for your convenience. You can read our disclosures here.) Thanksgiving…

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