Autism and Holidays

Autism and Holidays

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Inside: As the holiday season approaches, for those of us with autistic children, we may go into hibernation mode. Or we may not. It really all depends. Whatever the case may be, here are some tips from a certified Occupational Therapist for helping autistic children during the holidays.  The holidays are swiftly approaching and for most of us, this is the most wonderful time of the year. For me, growing up, I always loved this time of the year. As a mom, I usually love this time of the year. I say usually because for Sweet B, this time of the year can be a nightmare. For example, if you have to go anywhere- traveling can be downright disastrous. And if you are traveling, do check…

Is Kiwi Crate a Good Fit for Autistic Children?

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If you’re thinking about getting a subscription box for your autistic child, I would encourage you to look into Kiwi Crate. We were given a box to try and I truly believe that kiwi crate is a good fit for autistic children.  To round out the afterschooling curriculum, I wanted to do arts and crafts. Ideally, I would like to be able to do these myself with Sweet B, but it’s also nice to have an option that’s already assembled or at least has all of the necessary parts and pieces. We will do some crafts on our own, as soon as I figure out what themes we’re doing for the upcoming months. We did try another box service, but I also wanted to try out…

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The Ultimate Autism Gift Guide: Ideas for Multiple Ages and Price Ranges

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When it comes to buying gifts for kids on the autism spectrum, you may be at a loss. In times like this, I resort to gift cards or cash. But, if you would like some specific ideas; here is the ultimate autism gift guide from a mom of a non-verbal autistic teenager. 4 Must Haves for Gifts for Autistic Children Whether you are referencing this for Christmas or for anytime of the year, it is my hope that this gift guide will be of use! Toy shopping according to age, trends, and level of fun may work for other children but for kids with autism, a little more thought and time is required when selecting toys. Several factors need to be considered to ensure you end up…

26 Candy Free Alternatives for Halloween Parties and Trick or Treating

26 Candy Free Alternatives for Halloween Parties and Trick or Treating

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If your child is gluten free or has food allergies, Halloween can be difficult. But that’s no reason to miss out on the fun. Here are some amazing candy free alternatives for Halloween parties and trick-or-treating. If you’ve taken a look at our tips for how to have an autism friendly Halloween or if you will be using our Trick or Treat cards for autistic kids; maybe you’re looking to take it one step further. If you are searching for candy free alternatives for a classroom Halloween party or to hand out for trick-or-treaters, we have found some of the best for you!   Non Candy Trick or Treat Ideas If you are participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project, or perhaps you just want to get a little…

Crushed Candy Cupcake

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If you’re looking for a way to use up that leftover Halloween candy, this is the recipe for you! My kids absolutely LOVED making this crushed candy cupcake.  Growing up, Halloween was one of my favorite holidays. My mom usually made my costumes and I always looked forward to trick or treating with my friends. As I started getting older, Halloween started to lose some of it’s appeal but becoming a mom changed that again. Granted, I don’t always look forward to Halloween in terms of dealing with trick or treaters, but over the past few years I’ve started to enjoy it more. I’d love to start really decorating for Halloween again but in the meantime, I have fun planning ahead for Halloween. We usually…

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An Autism Moms Guide on Where to Find Support for Parents of Autistic Adults

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Children with autism grow up to be adults with autism. But that doesn’t mean that they still don’t need support. Here’s how to support not just autistic adults but also parents of autistic adults. As parents of autistic children, we know that there are several truths in life when it concerns our children. Autism is a part of life, not always a welcomed part some would say, but a very solid part. We will do whatever is necessary to ensure the highest quality of life by advocating for our children daily. We also know that eventually our children will grow up and become autistic adults. Some may go on to live independently and some may need continued support throughout the rest of their lives. Some…