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Sensory Self-Care Tools for Adults with Autism
Weighted blankets, noise-canceling headphones, and fidget tools help autistic adults regulate emotions and manage sensory overload.
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Online Gaming Communities as Social Connection for Autism
...reduced sensory input and clear communication norms. The format works with how they socialize, not against it. Why Gaming Works as a Social Space for Autism. Multiplayer games provide natural conversation structure. You're not managing open-ended small talk while reading facial expressions and navigating...
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Social Stories for Autism: Writing Effective Relationship Scripts
Social stories help autistic children navigate relationships by describing situations with clear expectations and positive framing.
News > Advocacy
Minnesota Just Disenrolled 61% of Its Medicaid Disability Providers. Other States Are Running the Same Audit. Here's What Families Need to Do Now.
...Supports (ICS) for people with spinal cord injuries and disabilities. Matthew Barry's daughter was receiving full-time ABA therapy at Superior Steps, an autism treatment facility in Rochester. "We decided to enroll her full-time in ABA therapy, which was transformative for our family," Barry told the Post...
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Teaching Theory of Mind to Children with Autism
Theory of mind can be taught through social stories, role-play, and explicit instruction that make perspective-taking visible and concrete.
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Friendship Circles and Peer Buddy Programs for Autism
Structured peer programs match autistic students with neurotypical peers for supported social interaction and skill-building.
Lifestyle > Recreation
Nature-Based Programs and Forest Schools for Autism
Outdoor sensory experiences in structured settings reduce anxiety and improve engagement for autistic children.
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Adapted Physical Education: What Schools Must Provide
...like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, or limb differences Visual or hearing impairments that create safety concerns in a gym setting Autism spectrum disorder when sensory overload or social demands prevent participation Intellectual disabilities that affect motor planning, coordination,...
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Rock Climbing and Adaptive Climbing Gyms
Adaptive harnesses, staff belayers, and autism-friendly hours make climbing accessible across disabilities.
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Sensory-Friendly Movie Screenings for Families with Autism
Lights-on, sound-down, movement-allowed screenings make movies accessible for sensory-sensitive children.
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Managing Fireworks Anxiety in Children with Autism: Preparation and Coping Strategies
Evidence-based preparation strategies for helping autistic children manage fireworks anxiety, starting weeks before July 4th.
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Preventing Summer Regression in Children with Autism
...loss of skills that happens when children with autism lose the structured practice and therapeutic support...parents invented. It's a documented phenomenon in autism research. Studies show that many autistic children...structured routines. A 2007 study published in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities found that...