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    ​At home with the kids? Here are 5 Sensory Activities Everyone Can Enjoy(Post)

    School is out and summer is in full swing. We all have the opportunity to spend extra time with our kids. Here are 5 fun activities that use common items in your house.Burn Off Some Energy with Paper ...

    5 Strategies to Help Students with Transitions(Post)

    Teachers often share with us that transitioning from one activity to another during the school day can be challenging for students on the spectrum. As a parent I can tell you this is also true at ...

    Calming Gift Guide(Post)

    Finding a calming gift for someone on the spectrum is a thoughtful way to show you care. If possible, choose durable, well-made products that can withstand frequent use. Also try to make sure that gi ...

    Sensory Toy Gift Guide: Perfect Picks for Every Child(Post)

    Choosing sensory toys and gifts can provide the ones you love with a range of therapeutic benefits, from promoting relaxation to enhancing focus. Finding the right sensory toys can significantly enha ...

    Do You Always Have Worries?(Post)

    Got Worries?Sometimes, I write the books I wished I’d had as a mother of young children. Sometimes, I write books with my son in mind (The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders). And ...

    Tips for Preparing Your Child for Halloween(Post)

        Halloween is right around the corner and here are a few tips to help kids get ready. Happy trick or treating!  Trick or Treating Tips Trick or treating is exciting n ...

    38 Tips for a Meltdown Free Holiday(Post)

    The holidays are a fun time to visit with friends and family. Special decorations and traditions make it a festive time for everyone. Unfortunately, the holidays can also present challenges ...

    Background Knowledge: the Key to Amplifying Reading Comprehension(Post)

    Background Knowledge: the Key to Amplifying Reading Comprehension You’ve spent the entire morning teaching inferencing skills, and you’ve just read a story about the amazing sites seen b ...

    Autism Challenge: Isolation from the Community(Post)

    By Bonnie Arnwine This week I had the pleasure of meeting with a local children’s museum that is exploring creative ways to open up access for children on the autism spectrum. When I shared my adve ...

    ​What is the Yippee/TBH creature?(Post)

    What is the Yippee/TBH creature? If you’ve browsed the internet, you may or may not be aware of a new symbol that is gaining popularity in the autism community. The image, which began circula ...

    Thinking that You’re Stupid is Not a Smart Thing to Do(Post)

    Being a little kid is not easy, especially these days. But being a kid with a disability is even harder. Bullies abound, and taunts of ‘’you’re stupid!’’ ‘’dumbo!’’ and ‘’retard’’ stain the self ...

    AS, Drop The D(Post)

    December 17, 2018: That is the day I learned I was on the autism spectrum. Specifically, what used to be known as Asperger’s Syndrome, but is now, in the newest version of the Diagnostic Statistical ...

    Promote Your Child's Independence Starting Today(Post)

    It's never too early or too late to prepare your child for life! The school years come to an end, but adulthood lasts for decades! The sooner you teach your child to do things for himself o ...

    Helping Children Make Sense of Mixed Together Feelings(Post)

    “Grandma, I'm smad!”The phone rings. It is from my then nine-year-old granddaughter who says, “Grandma, I am so SMAD”. I ask Morgan to tell me more. “I am MAD that my parents made me go to my room ...

    Helping Struggling Writers: Five Steps to Getting Thoughts Down on Paper(Post)

    Transforming thoughts from ideas into a legible, organized, and an interesting piece of written work is often an area of frustration for children on the spectrum or those with learning challenges.

    How to Create a Calming Area(Page)

    Creating a calming area in your home or classroom is a common strategy to help individuals on the autism spectrum manage over-stimulation and stress. In a crisis situation, a comforting place ...

    Toys for Autistic Children and Teens(Page)

    In This Guide You can shop by developmental ages Teens and Adults Elementary Preschool Toddlers We will cover the following kinds of toys: Sensory Toys & Gifts Cause and Effec ...

    Inclusion Strategies for Students with Autism(Page)

    What do you do when you have a new student, with autism, added to your class but no background in special education? The following are common strategies that teachers can use to support students with ...

    School Sensory Rooms(Page)

    What is a sensory room? Sensory rooms are now common in schools, hospitals and community centers. These rooms use sensory equipment to create a controlled sensory-focused environment. These e ...

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