Learn about autism and organizational skills with teaching tips and helpful resources to help autistic teens become more organized. *Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using this link. * On this site I am…
Making Friends Do you have a teenager that has difficulty making friends at school? Friendships can be difficult for some teenagers to form and then maybe even more difficult once they leave school. Making friends can sometimes be a hard skill for teens on the autism spectrum. They may have a hard time understanding how to…
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for further details. Books about Sensory Processing For Teens As a family, we know that it can be difficult to find books and resources about sensory processing for teens. there just isn’t a lot out there and lots of the sensory activities can be…
*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 can be a great tool when the teen is anxious, stressed, or needing…
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 skills many individuals may need to be taught…
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, and uncertainty that you are…
Get over 50 different social skills for teens that you can help them learn. 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….
Sensory Strategies for Teens *this post contains affiliate links. There is no extra cost to you, but will greatly help our family. Please read our disclosure statement for further details. Our family has discovered that there are tons of resources for sensory strategies for young children out there on the internet, but it can be…
Where do I start when I want to help my teen become more independent with life skills? This is a question our family has asked ourselves many times when working with my brother and when I work in the clinic as an occupational therapist. There are tons and tons of life skills to possibly help…
*This post may contain affiliate links. There is no extra cost to you. Please see our disclosure statement for further details. Making Friends Friendships and social interactions can be a challenge for some teen and can be a challenging skill to figure out how to teach. They may have difficulty understanding the numerous social interactions…