How can I make bath time easier for my autistic child?
Sensory tweaks, a picture routine and a clear end.
1 min read · Ages 1 to 9
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Sensory needs
Noise, textures, movement and stimming: what sensory differences look like and how to make the day easier.
26 articles
How can my autistic child enjoy birthday parties?
Preparing, planning your own, and quiet breaks.
1 min read · All ages
How do I prepare my autistic child for a blood test?
Adjustments, numbing cream, picture prep and a plan.
1 min read · All ages
My autistic child hates brushing teeth. What can I do?
Sensory-friendly tools, picture steps and a timer.
1 min read · Ages 1 to 12
How do I prepare my autistic child for the dentist?
Choosing a dentist, picture prep and practice visits.
1 min read · All ages
How can I make doctor visits easier for my autistic child?
Smart booking, picture prep and what to bring.
1 min read · All ages
How do I fly with my autistic child?
Airport support, picture prep, a calm kit and security.
1 min read · All ages
How do I take my autistic child to the grocery store?
Quiet times, a picture list and a job to do.
1 min read · All ages
How do I wash my autistic child's hair without a meltdown?
Water off the face, counting and small steps.
1 min read · Ages 1 to 9
How do I give my autistic child a haircut without a meltdown?
Picture prep, quieter tools and the right place.
1 min read · All ages
How can my autistic child enjoy Halloween?
Comfy costumes, practice runs and other ways to celebrate.
1 min read · All ages
How do I prepare my autistic child for shots and needles?
Honest prep, numbing cream, comfort holds and distraction.
1 min read · All ages
Why is water safety so important for autistic children?
Higher risk, swim lessons, and securing water at home.
1 min read · All ages
Why is my autistic child such a picky eater, and what helps?
Why food is hard, and calm ways to widen the menu.
2 min read · All ages
What does an autism-friendly classroom layout look like?
Zones, seating, visual clarity and a layout checklist.
1 min read · Pre-K to grade 6
How do I support autistic students at lunch, recess and other unstructured times?
Choice boards, quiet options and structured games.
1 min read · Grades K to 6
How do I make a calm corner in my classroom?
What to put in it, how to teach it, and a free card.
1 min read · Pre-K to grade 6
How do I do a sensory audit of a classroom?
What to check, involving pupils, and quick fixes.
1 min read · School age
How do I help autistic students with fire drills, assemblies and loud events?
Prepare ahead, reduce sensory load, and plan recovery.
1 min read · Grades K to 6
What does an occupational therapist do for autistic kids?
What OT helps with, and what a session looks like.
2 min read · All ages
How do occupational therapists use visual supports with autistic children?
Daily living, regulation, and carryover at home and school.
1 min read · For occupational therapists
How do I potty train my autistic child?
Readiness signs, a picture routine, and patience.
2 min read · Ages 2 to 9
What sensory breaks and tools work in a classroom?
Movement and calming breaks, and low-cost tools.
1 min read · Grades K to 6
What is sensory overload, and how can I help my autistic child?
Why noise and crowds feel like too much, and what helps.
2 min read · All ages
How do I set up a sensory room or calm space at school?
What it's for, low-cost equipment, and simple rules.
1 min read · School age
What is stimming, and should I try to stop it?
Why kids flap, rock or spin, and when to step in.
2 min read · All ages
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