aven Social Stories Help Autistic Children Cope with Social Situations Social Stories are a teaching tool that helps autistic children learn and develop social skills. They are designed to provide the child with precise information about particular social situations he or she may find difficult or which leave them with feelings of confusion. The stories are … Read more
Let’s make a snack for our neighborhood birds! Spring is a great time to watch birds with your preschooler. Lets make a snack for the birds and watch them come eat! What you need String Cheerios type cereal What to do Help your child string the Cheerios . When they are done, tie the two … Read more
This week is National Bubble Week!! Let’s explore bubbles with our children! What you need Plastic bottle Food coloring Water Dishwashing liquid What to do Fill the bottle with 2/3 full of water, food coloring and dish liquid. Super glue the top shut. Let your child shake the bottle and watch the bubbles form! After … Read more
I have a dear friend that had a really rough time with her twin sons with Autism and the public school last year. They were placed into a ‘high functioning autism’ cluster unit. The problem is that it wasn’t at all a good fit for her boys. The teacher, principal and school district pretty much … Read more
March can sometimes bring windy days for kite flying! Let’s do a kite craft with our children What you need Construction paper Crayons Bow tie pasta (multicolored is best)-optional Yarn Glue What to do Draw a diamond shape pattern on the construction paper for your child. Let your child color the kite. Then glue the … Read more
Let’s make some goop!! Preschoolers love to play around with different textures. Today let’s make some slimy “goop” together with our children! What you need ½ cup water 2 cups cornstarch Food coloring In a large bowl mix the cornstarch and water. Add food coloring and stir. Let your preschooler help stir the ingredients. When … Read more
Potty training is a very common concern for parents of children with Autism. Many times, children who have Autism might just take longer to successfully gain the skills needed to be independent in this aspect of their lives. (If this is you, don’t worry – you are definitely not alone!) Last week, we received a … Read more
Watch out for puddles!!! Materials Tin foil Construction paper Scissors Glue What to do Have your preschooler cut out the tin foil into puddle like shapes.Then glue the foil to construction paper. Later, after it has dried place the “puddles” in various places on the floor. Play “watch out for puddles”.Carefully step around the puddles … Read more
Pattern Mania! Let’s help our children understand patterns. Are you ready for some pattern mania fun? Let’s help our children learn about patterns with a playful activity! Gather your materials – 6 plastic spoons, 6 toy blocks (or any items that come in multiples such as cotton balls, toy cars, etc.) and get ready for … Read more
DIY Telephones: Celebrating the Birthday of the Inventor of the Telephone On March 3rd, we celebrate the birthday of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone. Although it has been over a century since Bell’s invention, the telephone remains one of the most important inventions of our time. It has revolutionized the way we … Read more