This collection of free autism resources will help you choose fun and engaging activities for your child with autism. These activities will help you build communication, interaction, self-help (think, teeth brushing!) and sensory skills, while also helping you to decrease frustration and meltdowns. Sound good? Bookmark this page because you will want to come back…
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28+ Autism Activities : communication, fine motor, sensory play, playdough stamping & more!
Use these autism activities to help increase communication, fine motor skills, sensory play skills, interaction and more with children with autism in your home or autism classroom. For the best autism activities for parents, teachers and therapists, get my autism activities workbook bundle. Autism Activities for Non-Verbal Kids All of the activities below can be…
30+ Sensory Activities for Kids with Autism
Sensory activities for kids with autism are important to help regulate the sensory system. Sensory activities for autism include fine motor and gross motor activities. They are also fun and can promote increase learning, communication and interaction. Read about the 21 benefits of sensory play for autism in this post. For the best autism activities for…
Field Trip Ideas for Children with Autism
Looking for field trip ideas to enjoy this year? Whether your child goes to school with extra support at home or is homeschooled, field trips are a wonderful complement to any curriculum. Going outside of the home to have different kinds of experiences, opens up your child’s world and gives him or her a variety…
Puzzles for Autism (8 puzzles that every autism playroom or classroom should have)
8 puzzles that every autism playroom should have! Puzzles are a valuable learning tool for autistic learners whether you are wanting to teach communication, receptive language, pointing, fine motor, imitation, taking turns, letters, numbers, names, interaction skills and more. Use puzzles in your home or classroom to teach your child or students in a fun and…
Hearts Cutting Worksheet (Free Printable)
Free printable hearts cutting worksheet to help you teachers your little learners on the autism spectrum cutting skills. Whether you are a parent, teacher or therapist, you will be able to use this free printable cutting worksheet as part of cutting practice activities in one-to-one or group sessions. Download your free printable Hearts Cutting Worksheet…
Halloween Play Dough Mats
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…
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…
33+ Christmas Activities for Autistic Children
33+ Christmas activities for autistic children that will fill your home or classroom with holiday cheer! Set up fun and simple sensory play, teach new vocabulary, build fine motor skills and more! For more autism activities, get your copy of the Autism Activities Workbook Bundle. For even more activities, get the Autism Activities Vault. 33+…
What Not to Do with an Autistic Child (19 Things to Avoid and What to Do Instead)
What not to do with an autistic child? 19 Things to avoid at all costs (and what to do instead). Increase communication, learning, joy and fun, while decreasing frustration and difficult behaviors. These tips are for you if you are a parent, teacher, therapist or anyone else who is spending time with a child with…