If you are looking to help your autistic child with functional life skills, I’d love to talk to you about how to use time management resources for autism. Some of these are so simple and my absolute favorite? Using visual schedules. Visual schedules and supports are incredibly important resources for autism and I truly believe that all starts at home. But,…
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How Visual Schedules Can Assist with Time Management Skills
Managing Depression Following the Autism Diagnosis
I will not lie and say that every day is easy because it’s not. Here’s how to manage the depression that follows an autism diagnosis. Really, it’s all part of dealing with the initial diagnosis. Though your experience may not be the same as mine, if you are feeling these things? Know that you are not alone. Managing Your Depression as a…
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How to Get Started with PECS for Your Autistic Child
If you are looking to create a functional communication system for your autistic child at home, why not make a homemade PECS binder? You can use picture cards for autism printables to make a binder that your child take can with them and use at home. If your child has a speech or language delay, their speech therapist may have…
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Free Printable Easter Fine Motor Worksheets for Autism
If you are working on your child’s fine motor skills at home, we have an adorable Easter themed fine motor worksheet for children with autism. These themed worksheets are easy to use at home and part of a growing set of free worksheets for autism. How to Use Worksheets for Prewriting Skills There is controversy around using worksheets for younger age groups…
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9 Tips from Moms for How to Plan a Birthday Party for an Autistic Child
Are in need of birthday party ideas for your autistic child? I’ll be the first to admit that planning a birthday party was never my strong suit. Sure, I love to plan, but a birthday party was just a little bit out of my league. I can remember the birthday parties my mom planned for me and it struck me- I…
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