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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DIY ocean in a bottle : calming bottle for kids with autism
This DIY ocean in a bottle is the perfect calming sensory tool for children with autism. To make this easy sensory bottle, also known as a discovery bottle or calming bottle, all you need is a plastic bottle, water, shell pasta and glue and you’re all set. Material needed to make a DIY ocean in…
calming sensory activities for autism
These calming sensory activities for autism will help your child maintain focus and balance his or her sensory system which, in turn, makes it easier to teach your child new skills and have more quality interaction. There are many known benefits of sensory play for autistic children, therefore, it is essential to have a repertoire of…
Water table sensory play ideas for kids with autism
Water table sensory play is so much fun! These water sensory activities are engaging, stimulating and fun for your home program or classroom. In addition to being lots of simple fun, there are at least 21 benefits of sensory play for kids with autism. Learn how to create a progress nook for your child and…
Fake snow sensory play
Fake snow sensory play is engaging and fun! Sensory play can be a huge motivator to learn for children with autism. Sensory play has many benefits for kids : it soothes, helps children calm down, increases motivation and communication and decreases frustration and inappropriate and reactive behavior. How to make the perfect fake snow (We have…
21 Benefits of sensory play for autism
If you want to learn the benefits of sensory play for autism, then you are in the right place! Children with autism can benefit from sensory play in a variety of ways – from building fine motor skills, to learning new vocabulary to increasing interactive play. Benefits of sensory play for autism (We have included affiliate…
30 activities for kids with autism that are not on the iPad
Interactive play activities for kids with autism are essential. Children need to be engaged in activities to develop language, social and pretend play skills. These activities will build sensory flexibility, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, communication, interaction and symbolic play skills. Activities for kids with autism : Sensory Play Sensory play is effective and fun!…
Train sponge painting sensory activity for kids with autism
I am a huge fan of sensory projects and so are my little learners with autism at my center. This fun train sponge painting sensory activity is a great sensory activity and an easy way to teach your child to spell his or her first name. Train sponge painting sensory activity for children with autism…
Food stamping activities for children with autism
Make beautiful art with homemade food stamps! These food stamping activities for children with autism are fun, simple and inexpensive. These activities are a great way to build fine motor strength and precision, engage your child with autism in sensory activities and to have a lot of family fun. Materials needed for these activities :…
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