These autism awareness activities will help you support kids on the autism spectrum and their families in 2025! Whether you are looking for autism books, fundraising ideas, autism training, autism printables, autism activities for adults, autism awareness crafts or autism awareness recipes, you will find some great ways to support autism awareness in this post!…
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21+ Activities for a Nonverbal Autistic Child
Finding activities for a nonverbal autistic child can be tricky. This collection of autism activities will help you build communication skills, fine motor skills, sensory play skills and more. Make sure you check out my Autism Workbooks as well if you are looking for printable autism activities. What does it mean to be “nonverbal”? When…
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…
February Lesson Plans for Autistic Learners
Looking for February lesson plans for autistic students? In this post I will share the themes and holidays in February, as well as activities, crafts, books, sensory boxes, communication activities fine motor activities, gross motor activities, movies, videos and more that you can share with your child or students this month. Have fun and build…
5 Autism Chew Toys – For Kids & Adults on the Spectrum
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…
First Then Visual Schedule (Free Printable) for Kids with Autism
Learn how to make a first then visual schedule. First then visual schedules are extremely useful to increase understanding, make waiting and transitioning easier and decease frustration, at home or in an autism classroom. Read about the 10 benefits of visual schedules in this post. Make sure you download your free printable First Then Visual…
10 Calming strategies for kids with autism
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…
10 Sensory Toys Every Autistic Child Needs at Home
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…
Peppa Pig Videos for Kids That Make Teaching Kids with Autism Fun!
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…
Teacher Appreciation Ideas for Special Education Teachers 2022
I’ve collected 25+ teacher appreciation ideas for 2022 for you! Teaching has looked quite a bit different since last year and teachers have come up against unexpected challenges. It’s been an adventure for everyone, and supporting children on the autism spectrum and children with other special needs is always a challenging and rewarding job. Let’s…