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There has been a lot of buzz around using weighted blankets for soothing anxiety or getting a better night’s rest. As a mom of an autistic child, I can tell you– believe the hype! Here’s how to use a weighted blanket for calming an autism meltdown. Incorporate this or add it on to one of these calming strategies for autism meltdowns. How a Weighted Blanket is Beneficial for Calming Meltdowns First, let’s talk about those weighted blankets. A weighted blanket is a blanket that is filled or lined with evenly distributed weight. The weight will vary depending on the intended user and the size of the blanket. The blanket’s purpose is to mimic a feeling of being held or applying needed pressure. One of the biggest benefits…

Before I had two children with disabilities, I had it all figured out. We would do playdates at the local parks, host birthday parties at home, I would be on the PTA.. I had it all figured out. But then, things changed and my plans didn’t exactly line up with how I envisioned they would. Instead, I started to wonder how to handle the isolation of parenting disabled children.  Because, dear friends, that is one thing they really don’t tell you when your child receives their diagnosis: how to handle special needs parent isolation. What They Don’t Tell You About Special Needs Parent Isolation When my daughter was diagnosed, I had some inkling of what to expect. We would go through a series of evaluations…

If you’re looking for hands-on sensory friendly Easter ideas for autism, here are some of the best including sensory bins and slime. Hands-On Easter Sensory Ideas for Autism If you are trying to meet your child’s tactile needs, try a hands-on sensory idea like one of these Easter Slime Recipes or this Easter egg sensory play activity. Another fun idea to try is Easter basket sensory soup or Easter egg shaving cream sensory play or making a batch of Easter slime for sensory play with plastic eggs. For hands-on input, it’s really hard to beat a sensory bin — we especially love adapting them for my daughter’s PICA issues: We especially love these ideas: Easy Easter Sensory Bin from Crafts on Sea Easter Sensory Bin…