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While autistic children may do some things differently from neurotypical children, playtime is exciting for everyone. You can use some toys as opportunities for learning, others to provide sensory stimulation, and don’t forget about the toys that are just plain fun! If you are looking for the best toys for autistic toddlers, you’ve come to …

Sometimes, nothing gives you more butterflies than asking someone you like to go out on a date. Whether you’re autistic or not, the moments leading up to you posing the question feel nerve-wracking and exciting. If you feel like you’re ready to get romantically involved with someone you like, read on for helpful dating tips …

Now that spooky season is officially underway, we wanted to take a little time to talk about Halloween tips and tricks for autistic children. Any event that involves talking to several different strangers has the potential to overwhelm an autistic child. However, when you add in unusual costumes and things that go bump in the …

Whether it’s an exciting new situation or a hectic social space, people with autism can easily become overstimulated and feel overwhelmed. Sometimes you will have parents or caregivers around to help. At other times you’ll need to rely on yourself to push through your overstimulation. We have a few tips to calm overstimulation by focusing …

Many people reach adulthood feeling curious about themselves. Maybe they want to understand why they behave a certain way, or feel certain things. There are several benefits of an autism diagnosis for adults, so read on to find out! Educating Yourself on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) If you’re not sure whether you should look into …

There are more and more examples of autism in media every day, and many of them are extremely positive! As autism representation increases, the world grows to better understand autism. This cycle is slowly but surely helping to reduce confusion and misinformation about ASD. We’ve collected a list of beneficial examples of autism representation in …

The Internet is an incredible place with a lot of positive possibilities, from learning to socialization to fun. However, you also need to be careful when exploring on the Internet. We’ve made a list of Internet safety tips for teens with autism so you can have fun online while staying safe. Keep reading to learn …

Meditation is something anyone can do, and yet many people don’t take advantage of this incredible mindfulness technique. We wanted to encourage more people to set aside time to breathe, so we created the 30-Day Mindfulness Meditation Challenge! Keep reading to learn more about autism and meditation. Meditation and Autism While there isn’t a lot …

One of the most frequent questions we hear is “how can you tell if a child has autism?” Understanding the signs at an early age is very important because it influences the ways you care for your child. Autism is complicated, and there’s no single cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as far as scientists …

Are you planning on traveling with an autistic child? Good—you and your family deserve a vacation together! We are sharing a few helpful travel tips for autism that will make your trip a little easier. Read on to learn the steps you can take to help create a memorable vacation for you and your child …