Autism

What’s inside this article: A look at how and why heavy work activities help children with self-regulation and sensory seeking behaviors, plus a list of …

Potty training is something that a lot of parents with autistic children struggle with. The same “rules” don’t apply as they do for neurotypical children. …

What’s inside this article: A variety of sensory room ideas for schools, clinics, and homes that help create an enjoyable multisensory experience for children Disclaimer: …

What’s inside this article: The meaning of both expressive language and receptive language, but how these skills can differ in children on the autism spectrum. …

A sensory diet is a carefully designed set of sensory activities created by an occupational therapist to support an individual’s sensory needs and help with …

What’s inside this article: Signs your child is struggling with visual discrimination. Plus, information about how shadow matching activities can improve visual discrimination, and free …

What’s inside this article: A brief overview of the vestibular system and how these activities can benefit kids, then 52 vestibular input activities to try. …

What’s inside this article: Any overview of the escalation cycle, and in-depth advice for preventing meltdowns in children with autism. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate …

Recent research has found promising evidence for dance/movement therapy (DMT) for autism as an intervention technique. Medical professionals wildly misunderstood autism for decades. So truthfully, …

Fecal smearing is undoubtedly an uncomfortable subject. I know people don’t like talking about it, but it’s a challenge that many parents with autistic children …