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10 Calming strategies for kids with autism

June 16, 2021

Calm Down Strategies for Kids with Autism 2

These 10 calming strategies for kids with autism will help your child relax, decrease tantrums and increase family peace & harmony! They are perfect for use in the classroom too. Pick your favorite calming strategies for kids or try them all. Many of these techniques are quick ways to calm down, although some of them…

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The best liquid timers for kids with autism

June 11, 2021

Best Liquid Timers for Kids with Autism

Liquid timers have so many uses with kids with autism at home, in the classroom and during therapy sessions. At my autism center, I love to use them during table sessions, I give them as reinforcers during sensory breaks and I even include them when designing a sensory room. What is a liquid timer? A…

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10 Sensory Toys Every Autistic Child Needs at Home

June 9, 2021

The Best Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism PIN

These are the best sensory toys for kids with autism you need to take your home or classroom program to the next level. Use these sensory toys to build communication, fine motor and gross motor skills and more. The best sensory toys for kids with autism (We have included affiliate links for your convenience. You can…

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Filed Under: Autism 101, Home programs, Sensory activities Tagged With: sensory toys

Free Printable List of 62 Social Skills to Teach Kids with Autism

June 9, 2021

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When I am coaching, I often get asked what social skills are important to teach children on the autism spectrum. I put together this list of social skills to teach kids with autism so that you would know exactly what to work on with your child or students. Make sure you print out your free…

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Printable Eye Spy Games for Kids with Autism

May 10, 2021

Printable I Spy Games

I’ve created a fun and educational printable eye spy games for kids with autism bundle for you! Use these printable activities to build communication skills, teach new vocabulary, learn about numbers, work on taking turns and more! If you are looking for autism activities for your child or students, make sure you also check out…

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8 Wooden Play Dough Tools Every Autism Home and Classroom Need

April 27, 2021

8 Wooden Play Dough Tools for Your Playroom

I love using wooden play dough tools in my autism center to help the children learn and thrive. Wooden toys are more resistant, safer for our kids and students and beautifully crafted. Read on to discover my favorite, and most used wooden play dough tools to help you build your own collection. Looking for more…

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Dinosaur Sensory Bins for Kids with Autism

April 27, 2021

Dinosaur Sensory Bins for Kids 2

I love using dinosaur sensory bins in my autism programs at me learning center. Sensory toys are perfect for sensory play, to build communication skills and to teach imitation and play skills. They are so much fun! We know that sensory play has numerous benefits, so play away! What are dinosaur sensory bins? Sensory boxes…

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Ocean Coloring Pages for Kids with Autism

April 26, 2021

Ocean Coloring Pages for Kids with Autism

Do you use coloring pages as a learning tool for your child or students with autism? Use these ocean coloring pages as a fun and educational activity that teaches new vocabulary, coloring, the colors, attention skills, fine motor skills and more. Download the free printable ocean coloring pages. Prepare the Ocean Coloring Pages Step 1…

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Peppa Pig Videos for Kids That Make Teaching Kids with Autism Fun!

April 26, 2021

Peppa Pig Videos

All the Peppa Pig videos on YouTube that you need to entertain your little ones while also teaching them new skills. These free videos are all available on youtube and you can watching them directly on this page I curated for you! I’ve included a selection of the best Peppa Pig videos, specifically with children…

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Pretend Play Ideas for Kids with Autism

April 15, 2021

This is my favorite list of pretend play ideas for kids with autism! Developing pretend play skills can be very challenging for children with autism. Working on developing pretend play skills should be a priority in your child’s program. Engaging your child in pretend play helps develop creativity, promotes behavioral flexibility and increase opportunities for…

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