Christmas is right around the corner, and we’re all looking for ways to keep kids busy during our Zooming Holiday! This is part of my autism-friendly Christmas series. Christmas Sensory Activities for Kids Sensory-friendly activities are extremely important in our house. Even with teenagers, sensory issues can be huge! Heck, I’m an adult and I … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Bright, colorful lights, Christmas music playing everywhere, crowds of people in all the stores, and lots and lots of holiday cheer. All of these things can either make your Christmas amazing, or it can cause some hiccups – and maybe even a little chaos when you have a … Read more
Whether you’re making a stress ball for yourself, your kids, or maybe both (both here!), this is a fun craft you make with just a few supplies. Balloon stress ball craft This stress ball pairs well with our anger management workbook for kids! Especially during stressful times, anger management is something you should be careful … Read more
I am not an expert on the subject of autism by ANY stretch of the imagination, but here are a few things I would want someone to know before getting into a relationship with me. All relationships are difficult at times, but how you handle a relationship with someone on the spectrum may be a … Read more
I’ve talked a lot about having an autism-friendly Christmas. Part of that is keeping kiddos occupied without being overstimulated, right? Right. So, let’s talk about sensory activities! They’re my favorite! I enjoy digging my hands in as much as the kids do. Remember: some kiddos will enjoy these, while others won’t. Don’t force activities on … Read more
My daughter, Sapphire, was diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder at age 9. She is what most would call a “difficult child”, but it’s not all the time. In fact, when she’s good, she’s GREAT! But when she gets off track, it’s like a dumpster fire that nobody can put out. That’s how it used to … Read more
Kids with sensory issues can have a hard time in crowded, loud places where they have no control. One of the ways that we got him ready was with an airport social story.
Parents of children with autism learn to live life a bit differently. They may not be able to cuddle their children often, or they may have to guide their kids deliberately through social situations. These adjustments are necessary because kids with autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) act differently than your average child. They don’t … Read more