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Fidgets for Teens with Autism and Sensory Processing Difficulties
*This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for further details. Fidget Toys for Teens Fidget toys and objects can be a great way to help teens with sensory processing difficulties calm down, organize, focus, and keep their attention. They...
Autism Acceptance
Autism Acceptance April is more commonly known as Autism Awareness month, but I want to support Autism Acceptance month. I know that we always need to bring awareness to others about autism and how to support people with autism, but I want it to go a step father and...
How to Help Teens with Sensory Meltdowns
How to Handle Changes Hormonal changes, new expectations, social situations, a need for independence, and emotional mood swings are all things that a teenager is experiencing. The list goes on and on. Their body is changing physically and emotionally. They are...
Tips on How to Help your Teen with Shoe Tying
Everyday Life Skills Personal Hygiene Skills in the Bathroom Ebook Help your child or teen with Autism become independent with personal hygiene cares! Shoe Tying *This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link we will receive an income, but there is no...
Is My Teen with Autism Ready for Dating?
Teens with Autism and Dating Thinking about your teen dating can be scary for some parents, but we want to help make this process a little easier for you. Navigating the social aspects of dating can be difficult for teens with autism. Just like many other social...
Will My Teen with Autism Live on their Own?
Will My Teen with Autism Live on their Own? This is a question we ask ourselves for our own family, but I hear this question all of the time as an occupational therapist, from parents of teens and children with autism. We hear you and we understand the anxiety, fear,...
50 Social Skills for Teens
Social Skills for Teens Our family understands some of the difficulties that can come with teaching social skills. We are working everyday to help teach my brother specific social skills. We have tried different ways to help him learn these skills. We have used...
Calming Strategies for Teaching Personal Hygiene Cares
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP THEIR CHILDREN LEARN LIFE SKILLS? HAVE PATIENCE Understand that when we are trying to learn something new there can be a lot of frustration for the child and for you as a parent. Know that it may take your child longer to learn something then it...
15 Sensory Strategies for Sound Sensitivities during Personal Hygiene Cares
WHAT CAN WE DO AS PARENTS TO HELP OUR CHILDREN WITH THEIR SENSORY PROCESSING NEEDS FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE CARES FOR SOUND SENSITIVITIES? *This post contains affiliate links. When you use this link to buy, we get a portion of the fee, at no cost to you. Please see our...
Your Words Matter When Talking to Children and Teens with Autism
Your Words Matter When Talking to Children and Teens with Autism I am always fascinated when talking with my younger brother about different social situations he has experienced. One that always stands out to me is that he apologized for the way he acted in...
