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 activities
Sensory Swing – How to Choose an Autism Swing for Your Child or Students with Autism
Have you used a sensory swing with your child or students with autism? For years, occupational therapists have used sensory swings and autism swings. In recent years, autism swings have become a popular therapy tool to include in home, classroom and therapy programs. What is a sensory swing? A sensory swing is a hanging swing…
Winter Play Dough Mats
Winter Play dough Mats are a fun way to build new skills, and incorporate sensory play into your every day, at home, school or in your therapy practice. Use these Winter play dough mats as a sensory activity, to build fine motor skills and to build communication skills. This free play dough mats bundle includes…
Non Candy Halloween Treats for Kids with Autism
Each year, I receive questions from families and autism teachers about selecting non candy halloween treats so that your children with autism can celebrate and enjoy Halloween without having to worry about hyperactivity from, or allergic reactions to, gluten and/or sugary candy. It can be harder than ever this time of year to give your…
Fall Sensory Bin
This Fall Sensory Bin is fun and educational. It’s perfect for young kids, toddlers and children on the autism spectrum. All you need is a box (with our without a lid), dried corn, chestnuts and pinecones. It’s one of my absolute favorite Fall sensory bin ideas to use with children at my autism center! Make…
Halloween Play Dough Mats
Halloween Play Dough Mats are a fun and educational learning tool. Use these 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. 3 Halloween Play Dough Mats for Kids The Witch’s Cauldron With this play dough mat, your…
Dinosaur Play Dough Mats
I love using play dough mats with my little learners on the autism spectrum. These dinosaur play dough mats are perfect for use at home or in your classroom to work on communication skills, sensory play skills and fine motor skills. Just print out the play dough mat, laminate and add play dough and you’re…
Fall Sensory Bins for Kids with Autism
Make these Fall sensory bin for kids with autism to use at home or in your classroom. I’ve used a lot of sensory boxes for autism over the years and these are my favorite ideas to make Fall sensory bins for autistic learners. Make sure you print out your free printable Fall sensory box ideas…
How to Make a Calm Down Kit for Kids with Autism
Wondering how to make a Calm Down Kit for Kids with Autism? Looking for Calm Down Box ideas? I’ve got you covered! I use Calm Down Boxes in my coaching programs all the time. They will be a valuable calming, sensory tool for your child or students. Calm Down Kits are easy to make and…
Educational water activities for Children with Autism
I love using water activities in my programs with children with autism because they are a fun and easy way to engage kids through sensory play. You these water activities to build communication, sensory, fine motor, reading, writing and interactive play skills. These water activities can be included as an option in your sensory break…
