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Autism resources for exceptional families. Increase communication, learning and fun at home.

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Winter Play Dough Mats

October 30, 2020

Free Printable 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…

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Fall Sensory Bin

October 21, 2020

Fall Sensory Bins for Kids with Autism

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! Try…

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Fall Sensory Bins for Kids with Autism

October 7, 2020

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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…

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How to Make a Calm Down Kit for Kids with Autism

April 22, 2020

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…

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Educational water activities for Children with Autism

February 3, 2020

water activities for kids with autism - 2 boys in the water

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…

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Filed Under: Autism 101, Sensory activities Tagged With: functional skills, sensory, water play

Activities for Kids with Autism

November 18, 2019

Enjoy these activities for kids with autism in your home or classroom! They are perfect for children who are working on building communication skills, fine motor skills, play skills, imitation skills and more. If you are looking for monthly activities for your child or students with autism, take a look at the Autism Academy, our…

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6 Tips to make gardening with children with autism easy & fun

March 20, 2019

6 Tips to make gardening with children with autism easy & fun 4

Gardening with children with autism is a great way to build functional skills, communication skills and independent living skills. The 6 tips in this post will make gardening with children with autism easy and fun. I love gardening with the kids at my learning center and I am sure that you will love gardening with your…

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12 Fun Things to do on Christmas Day at Home as an Autism Family

November 29, 2018

12 Fun Things to do on Christmas Day at Home as an Autism Family

Looking for fun things to do on Christmas Day at home with your child with autism? These are 12 my favorite things… You will find sensory fun, movie ideas, slime, sweet treats, our naughty little elf and more! (We have included affiliate links for your convenience. You can read our disclosures here.) 1. Play with a…

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Sensory Break Ideas for Kids with Autism

October 15, 2018

Sensory Break Ideas for Kids with Autism

I love sensory breaks! This is a list of sensory break ideas that I use with my little learners in my autism center and that I teach families to use with children in their homes. They are fun and effective at home or in an autism classroom. Make sure to print out your Sensory Break Cards…

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Autumn Sensory Bottles for Kids with Autism

October 11, 2018

Autumn Sensory Bottles for Kids with Autism

This is a collection of my favorite Autumn sensory bottles for kids with autism. I have made them and used them with my little learners at my autism center. The kids love them and they are a fun and effective sensory activity to add to your home program or classroom. They are one of my…

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