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Making slime – a substance similar to Play-Dough – is a fun, educational activity that teaches the concept chemical reactions when different substances are mixed together. This activity isn’t right for every individual with autism e.g. indi...
Because of distance or schedules or other issues, extended family may not be able to visit often. With careful planning, we can help grandparents and other relatives stay connected with our youngsters with autism. Listen Now: or ...
Some of my friends with autism insist on the same foods in their lunch box at school or work every single day. This intolerance for change can be very difficult to crack...
Sometimes we can fall victim to well-meaning people who constantly give advice about teaching or raising a youngster with autism...
It may be the sensory feeling of chewing crunchy foods, or it may be the unique in-the-head sounds, but, for whatever reason, many of my friends with autism love crunchy foods...
Understandably, it is tempting for families and individuals with autism to just skip family holiday gatherings. Holidays are great fun, but they can also create some agitation and stress for individuals with autism...
Holiday visits can raise the stress level for all families, and the issues related to autism can add to the pressure. Some families worry about their youngster’s behavior in a new setting with lots of people around. ...
A youngster with autism sneaks into the kitchen at night and eats an entire carton of ice cream. In spite of his family’s watchful eye, an 8-year-old attempts to flush whole rolls of toilet paper down the drain. ...
Not all of our FAQautism.com listeners live in countries that celebrate this seasonal holiday, Halloween. But, those that do are probably aware of the challenges that Halloween can present to individuals with autism...
For a variety of reasons, inattention is one of the challenges inherent in autism. One of my most articulate friends with autism tells me that no matter how hard she tries to focus, various scripts running through her head and a swarm of external stimuli distract her...
Some individuals with autism are unable to enjoy magazines because they tend to shred the paper or tear out pages. Others simply wear out the magazines by reading their favorite issue over and over again. Take a look at this simple solution for making magazines more durable...
I recognize the fact that I am more modest than most people, but I still contend that we need to help our friends with autism maintain some degree of modesty when taking care of private needs such as dressing, bathing, or toileting...
You might encounter some frustrating situations if you have a friend, family member, or professional colleague with autism...
It is certainly a rare parent or teacher who has not complained about inattention – whether their youngsters are diagnosed with autism or not. But, in reality, autism does present many issues that can interfere with an individual listening to, processing, and following instructions. ...
Sometimes we miss enjoying life because we are so busy addressing all the issues inherent in the lives of our youngsters with autism. It is tempting to retreat into “survival mode” and just focus on making it to the end of each day. O...
