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Do you have a child or students that love dinosaurs? If you do, then you will love these 9 dinosaur books for kids! Make sure to check out my favorite books about colors next! 9 Best Dinosaur Books for Kids If you are putting together a dinosaur unit for your classroom or looking to add…
Wondering how to use finger puppets with children with autism in your home or classroom? Looking for a fun way to build communication skills, imitation skills, social skills, role-play and more? You will love using finger puppets with autistic children! It is so much fun. If you love puppets, check out these sock puppet ideas…
Whether you are a parent, teacher or therapist looking for outdoor activities for an autistic child, you will love this list of outdoor autism activities. If you are considering using outdoor activities as sensory breaks, I would also recommend creating sensory break cards for each activity and using these activities with a visual schedule. If…
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…
Are you struggling with Zoom calls with your child with autism? These calls can be overwhelming and stressful for autistic children, so it’s best to have your toolkit at the ready and prepare in advance. If you are struggling to make the most of online learning and therapy sessions, these zoom tips for parents of…
I’ve recently released my Successful Interaction with a Child with Autism Course. This online training course is perfect for any parent or professional looking to better understand their child or students and how to help them progress across skill domains. In this post, I will explain why this course is so valuable for professionals who…
Are you working on teaching colors? These 21 best books about colors can help! I’ve used these books again and again in my autism center, with families in their homes and in special needs classrooms. Pair these books with my selection of videos to learn colors on YouTube. 21 Best Books about colors for kids…
Do you wish you could share the Elf on the Shelf Christmas tradition with your child with autism? If you do, these 35 Ideas for Elf on the Shelf with an autistic child will give you lots of simple, fun and educational ideas to bring this family tradition to life in your home as you…
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…
These are the best board books to teach children with autism new vocabulary. No matter what age your child or students are, if you are working on vocabulary and communication skills, board books can be a very valuable tool for teaching new skills. Use these tips if you are wondering how to teach an autistic…
