I love sensory breaks! This is a list of sensory break ideas that I use with my little learners in my autism center and that I teach families to use with children in their homes. They are fun and effective at home or in an autism classroom. Make sure to print out your Sensory Break Cards…
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Autumn Sensory Bottles for Kids with Autism
This is a collection of my favorite Autumn sensory bottles for kids with autism. I have made them and used them with my little learners at my autism center. The kids love them and they are a fun and effective sensory activity to add to your home program or classroom. They are one of my…
How to make a visual schedule for your child with autism
Wondering how to make a visual schedule for your child with autism? It’s easier than you think and you will be so happy you did it. Visual schedules help autistic learners know exactly which activities need to be completed during the day. They can also help children with autism follow particular steps to complete an…
Free Printable Sensory Break Cards for Kids with Autism
Sensory break cards are an essential component of any home program for a child with autism. The sensory break cards I created for you use real photos, which in my experience as an autism center owner are essential for children with autism who have a tendency to understand real photos more easily than drawn images….
What to do when your autistic child won’t go to school (5 actionable tips)
Back to school can bring a whole new set of challenges for parents of children with autism. One of the questions I receive often in my practice is what do when your autistic child won’t go to school. Flat out refuses. Throws a fit. Clings to the bed. Screams, hits, hides… you get the picture….
23 DIY Calming Bottles for Autism
I use calming bottles for autism all the time at my autism center here in Paris. A calming bottle is also known as a calm down bottle, a sensory bottle, a glitter jar, a glitter water bottle, a glitter mason jar, a discovery bottle or a glitter bottle. Whatever you call it, it’s a lot…
15 Myths about Autism You Should Know
If you have ever heard that your child “doesn’t look autistic” or “isn’t it amazing that he has such good eye contact, how could he possibly be autistic?”, then you are aware that there are many myths about autism. These are the most common myths about autism that I hear in my autism center and when…
Decrease hyperactive behavior with these 8 Tips
Looking to decrease hyperactive behavior? These 8 tips can help! 1. Decrease hyperactive behavior using movement. Get your child moving to decrease hyperactive behavior. Even if you are doing a home program and spending a lot of time inside with your little one, there are lots of movement activities you can do right in your…
How a classroom autism aide can make all the difference for your child
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…
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…
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