I have been collecting information about DIY dollhouses recently as we work on our very own DIY dollhouse at my autism center in Paris. A dollhouse is a great learning tool. Use it to teach new vocabulary, build fine motor skills & more. We are in the process of creating a sweet dollhouse out of a…
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Creative and fun indoor activities for a rainy day
Rainy day? Don’t worry! There are lots of fun and engaging indoor activities you can do with your child with autism. A day inside doesn’t have to be boring. It can be a great opportunity Here in Paris, we have lots of rainy days! I have come to love them – they give us extra…
The Ultimate Autism Gift Guide
I am often asked by families and professionals online, and at my learning center here in Paris, what kinds of toys and tools they can buy for children with autism to help them progress in their learning goals. I put all of my recommendations into this complete autism gift guide. We have included affiliate links…
Communication Resources for Your Child with Autism
One of the most frequent questions I get from parents at my autism center in Paris , is “when will my child speak?”. The lack of communication that is associated with an autism diagnosis is extremely frustrating. I always answer by sharing autism communication resources and recommending that the parents spend time working on these activities…
12 Sensory room tips for your child with autism
Sensory activities and spaces can help children with autism calm down and focus. These sensory room tips will help you create the perfect space for your child. You have probably heard about the benefits of a sensory room for children with autism. You may be worried that creating a sensory room is costly and time-consuming…
Prepare a Healthier Autism-Friendly Halloween
Prepare a healthier Autism-Friendly Halloween! These recipes, Halloween activities, calm down & sensory strategies will help you do it. Halloween is just around the corner and it’s all everyone is talking about! One of the most difficult parts of being a special needs parent is that you often feel like your child is being left…
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…
Starting a home program for your autistic child – everything you need to know
I am passionate about home programs, as well as homeschooling. Starting a home program for your autistic child – everything you need to know. What’s the difference? Homeschooling is making the choice to withdraw your child from the traditional school system and educate him or her at home. A home program can be a full-time educational…
8 Ways to help your nonverbal autistic child communicate
One of the questions I get asked the most at my learning center is : “when will my child speak?”. Most of the children who come for a first evaluation at my learning center have not yet learned to speak. If you are asking yourself the same question, these 8 ways to help your nonverbal autistic…
3 Essential components of an autism-friendly playroom
Looking to create an autism-friendly playroom for your child? Here are my tips to get started! An autism-friendly environment that is well thought out, will help your child interact and learn more easily. 1/ An organized space that will inspire interaction and creativity that is free of distractions is the first essential component of an…
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