What are the benefits of sensory rooms in schools? A sensory room is a designated space created to support students’ individual sensory preferences and sensory needs. They have several benefits including helping with self-regulation, providing rest, reducing sensory overload and more. The use of a sensory room is one of my favorite calm down strategies…
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Bat Playdough Mat (Free Printable)
Playdough mats are one of my favorite tools for building communication skills with kids with autism! This free printable Halloween bat playdough mat will help your child build communication skills, fine motor skills, have some sensory fun and learn new vocabulary. Looking for more autism activities? Get your copy of the Autism Activities Workbook Bundle here!…
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…
Dramatic play themes for kids with autism
These dramatic play themes and tips will help you set up dramatic play at home or in your classroom with children with autism. Dramatic play has many benefits, including teaching a variety of social and cognitive skills to little learners. Dramatic play themes included in this post Hair salon Flower shop Doll diaper Gingerbread man…
5 Autism Chew Toys – For Kids & Adults on the Spectrum
Looking for the best autism chew toys to use at home or in your classroom? Children and adults with autism tend to exhibit chewing behaviors. Many individuals with special needs chew on clothing, toys, books, furniture, backpacks and more. Keep reading to learn why individuals with autism chew, what you can do about it and…
70+ Games Kids Can Play Alone
Are you looking for fun games kids can play alone? For children with autism, teaching independent play skills is often a goal. Whether you set up a simple sensory activity with these sensory circuit ideas, print out activities from my simple autism workbooks or put out sensory boxes, teaching your child or students to play…
16+ Sensory Circuit Ideas for Kids with Autism
Use these sensory circuit ideas to help your child or student with autism focus, calm down, and participate more easily in the day’s activities. Sensory circuits are composed of alerting activities, organizing activities and calming activities to help your little ones get the most out of the day. Looking for more sensory activities for kids…
Unicorn Sensory Bin for Kids with Autism
Sensory boxes for autism are a great tool for having sensory fun and teaching new skills. This Unicorn Sensory Bin is the perfect activity to teach colors while engaging your child or students in a fun and educational sensory activity. Make sure you print out your free printable sensory box ideas checklist to get the most out of…
The best liquid timers for kids with autism
Liquid timers have so many uses with kids with autism at home, in the classroom and during therapy sessions. At my autism center, I love to use them during table sessions, I give them as reinforcers during sensory breaks and I even include them when designing a sensory room. What is a liquid timer? A…
10 Sensory Toys Every Autistic Child Needs at Home
These are the best sensory toys for kids with autism you need to take your home or classroom program to the next level. Use these sensory toys to build communication, fine motor and gross motor skills and more. The best sensory toys for kids with autism (We have included affiliate links for your convenience. You can…