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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Being a parent is one of the greatest joys life has to offer—but being the father of an autistic child can bring special challenges for a parent. How can you balance the specific needs of your child while managing your own mental, emotional, and physical health? We’ve got some advice for fathers that will help …

Most people with ASD are visual thinkers, and children on the autism spectrum frequently express themselves with colorful artwork. By incorporating art therapy for autism, children can benefit in a variety of ways. Read on to learn how art therapy activities might benefit your child.  “Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where …

Caregiving is incredibly rewarding, important work—but that doesn’t stop it from being stressful. As you work to provide loving assistance for your friend, family member, or client with autism, keep in mind these helpful tips to bring down feelings of anxiety and stress. Your friends at Ability Life Solutions are here to help with six …

A student-centered transition plan seeks to bridge the gap between adolescence and adulthood for autistic young adults. We suggest building a program that centers around the student, meaning that education and skill-building are key. If you want to help your autistic student transition from adolescence to adulthood, you’ve come to the right place! Start with …