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28+ Autism Activities : communication, fine motor, sensory play, playdough stamping & more!

March 3, 2025

Autism Activities - build communication, fine motor, sensory skills & 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…

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21+ Activities for a Nonverbal Autistic Child

March 3, 2025

21+ Activities for Nonverbal Autistic Children

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…

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30+ Sensory Activities for Kids with Autism

March 3, 2025

Essential 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…

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Simple Sensory Room at Home on a Budget

March 3, 2025

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Thinking about creating a sensory room at home for your child with autism? Having a sensory room at home has so many benefits including promoting self-regulation, reducing sensory overload and teaching new skills to name a few. In this post, learn how to create a simple sensory room at home on a budget. You will…

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Garden Sensory Bin for Kids with Autism

March 3, 2025

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Make this garden sensory bin for your child or students quickly and easily! All you need is a bowl or box, some dried lentils and the printable carrots I made for you! Use it to teach new vocabulary, taking turns, cutting skills and colors, all while incorporating sensory play into the every day. Make sure…

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Easter Sensory Bin for Kids with Autism

March 3, 2025

Easter Sensory Bin

Sensory boxes for autism are one of my favorite tools for teaching kids with autism new skills. Use this Easter sensory bin to incorporate sensory play into your day, teaching colors, learn new vocabulary and more. Make sure you print out your free printable sensory box ideas checklist to get the most out of this…

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Hobbies for an Autistic Child (59+ Fun Ideas)

February 2, 2024

Try these exciting hobbies with your autistic child or students! Make sure to download your printable list of 59 fun hobby ideas for autistic learners to get the most out of this post. Keep it in a binder or on the wall at home, in your classroom or in your private practice so you never…

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Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin

January 17, 2024

Valentine's Day Sensory Bin for Kids with Autism

I love sensory boxes for autism! This Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin is the perfect activity to set up for your child or students this February. It is fun and festive and a great way to build new skills. Try this adorable and fun unicorn sensory bin next! Make sure you print out your free printable…

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Halloween Play Dough Mats

October 23, 2023

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…

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50+ Summer Sensory Play Activities for Kids with Autism

October 6, 2023

Summer Sensory Play for Kids with Autism

Summer sensory play activities for kids with autism. Many of my favorite autism activities involve sensory play. Whether you are thinking of creating a sensory room at home or just wanting to incorporate some fun and simple Summer sensory activities into your child or students’ Summer activities, you will love these ideas! These activities are…

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