How to Ensure Family Activities are Inclusive of Children with Autism

To ensure an inclusive environment for autistic children in family activities, understand their unique sensory, communication, and routine needs. Involve them in planning, choose suitable times and places, prepare them for activities, and consider sensory-friendly options like nature walks, arts and crafts, gaming nights, and structured playdates. Patience and flexibility are key.

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Practicing Water Safety: How to Ensure Your Child is Safe Around Water

The post discusses water safety for autistic children, emphasizing the importance of preparation, education, and supervision. It highlights the children’s attraction to water and their lack of awareness of its dangers. Practical tips include enrolling in specialized swimming lessons, practicing water safety at home, and constant supervision to ensure safety during water activities.

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Navigating the Summer for Children with Autism

As the school year ends, children with autism may struggle with changes to their routine. Parents can ease this transition by maintaining a consistent schedule, gathering end-of-year information, creating a summer plan with structured and unstructured activities, recognizing anxiety, and fostering open communication. Tailoring strategies to a child’s needs is crucial.

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How to Develope Routines for Your Child

Feel like there’s no predictable pattern in your child’s day? You may want to consider developing a routine with your child to add some structure to the day. Read here to learn more about how to do this.

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