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Social Stories for Autism: Writing Effective Relationship Scripts
...shift. These are the invisible social rules that autistic children often need spelled out. Social stories...describe a social situation from your child's perspective, lay out what to expect, and offer clear guidance...giving your child a map for a specific moment. The perspective matters too. Social stories are written in first...
Lifestyle > Relationships
Teaching Theory of Mind to Children with Autism
...developing differently. For many autistic children, this skill doesn't...the understanding that your perspective isn't everyone else's perspective....perspective isn't everyone else's perspective. You can know something another...believe based on context. Autistic children often develop this...shows differences in how autistic individuals interpret...
Lifestyle > Art
Art Therapy for Autism: Evidence-Based Benefits and Methods
...shows it addresses some of the core challenges autistic children face: emotional regulation, social reciprocity,...creative activities with a trained therapist to help autistic children develop skills in three areas: managing...about what each person is doing is practicing perspective-taking. Evidence for Social Skills Development....
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day – Pufferfish Apps
...autism when he was younger. Growing up with two brothers who have at times displayed various characteristics of autism has given Holstein a unique perspective as an app creator. To date, her company, Pufferfish Apps, has created several apps for kids with special needs (including Visual Routine, Touch Talking,...
Lifestyle > Self-Care
Movement and Sensory Breaks for Neurodivergent Adults at Work
...sensory breaks aren't distractions from work. They're how many ADHD and autistic adults regulate attention, manage sensory overload, and sustain focus through...pacing, or standing while working isn't restlessness. It's regulation. For autistic adults, sensory input can serve multiple functions. Repetitive movement...
Lifestyle > Self-Care
Sensory Self-Care Tools for Adults with Autism
...affect your ability to regulate, focus, and function comfortably. Many autistic adults grew up hearing "just ignore it" or "you'll get used to it." You...provide deep pressure input, which calms the autonomic nervous system. Many autistic adults find that consistent, distributed weight reduces anxiety, improves...
Lifestyle > Relationships
Online Gaming Communities as Social Connection for Autism
...the same way face-to-face ones do. These friendships are real. For many autistic people, multiplayer gaming environments offer something face-to-face settings...creates the rhythm and focus. Voice chat is optional in most platforms. Some autistic players prefer text-based communication. They can take time to compose...
Lifestyle > Relationships
Friendship Circles and Peer Buddy Programs for Autism
Nearly half of autistic young adults report having...together by accident for many autistic children. The unstructured...purpose-driven settings where autistic students are matched with...a common design: they pair autistic students with neurotypical...students, are matched with an autistic child or teen for weekly activities....
Lifestyle > Recreation
Nature-Based Programs and Forest Schools for Autism
Outdoor sensory experiences in structured settings reduce anxiety and improve engagement for autistic children.
Lifestyle > Recreation
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.
Lifestyle > Recreation
Preventing Summer Regression in Children with Autism
...provides. Research consistently shows that many autistic children lose ground during summer break, particularly...phenomenon in autism research. Studies show that many autistic children lose skills during extended breaks from...and Other Developmental Disabilities found that autistic children lost an average of 10-20% of their school-year...
Lifestyle > Independence
Time Management and Schedules for Teens with Autism
...problem is that time, for many autistic people, doesn't move in a...blindness is a feature of how many autistic brains process the world....scrolling for too long. An autistic teen often doesn't register...Time Perception Differs for Autistic Teens. Executive function...and shift between tasks. For autistic teens, executive function...