Tips
Valentine´s Day for Children with Autism: Tips for Families
Why Valentine´s Day for Children with Autism Can Feel So Hard Valentine´s Day looks simple on the surface: cards, candy, hugs, and hearts. But Valentine´s Day for children with autism often combines multiple stressors into one short window of time. The Sensory Load Bright colors, loud music, strong smells, scratchy clothes, and unfamiliar foods all […]
Peace Over Chaos – Autism-Friendly Holiday Tips for a Stress-Free Celebration
The holidays in December are meant to sparkle with joy, laughter, and togetherness. Yet for families with children on the autism spectrum, the season can quickly turn from magical to overwhelming. Lights flash, schedules shift, and noise fills the air — all of which can disrupt the sense of peace autistic individuals crave. This year, […]
Holidays with Autism: 7 Incredible Tips
How to celebrate the Holiday Season with a Loved One with Autism? As the holiday season approaches, it’s essential to recognize that celebrating the holidays with autism can be a joyous but also challenging experience for everyone involved. Caregivers and individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can enjoy festive gatherings filled with laughter and connection, […]
Managing Autism and Outings: 4 Stress-Free Tips
So when a child encounters a loud grocery store with bright lights, unpredictable crowds, or long waits, they’re not “acting out”—they’re experiencing overwhelm. Preparing for Autism and Outings Building Predictability: Preparing Children for New Environments Preparation is one of the most potent ways to make outings easier. Onsong Public Health and Research Perspective highlights that […]
12 Amazing Tips for An Autism-Friendly Thanksgiving!
It’s that time of year again! The leaves on each tree are changing color, the air is getting colder, and families are preparing for Thanksgiving Day. For many families with neurodivergent loved ones, this can be a challenging time. Preparing for an autism-friendly Thanksgiving can seem exhaustive but ensuring everyone in your family feels comfortable and welcome on the big […]
Safe & Fun Tips for Families
How Children with Autism Can Celebrate a Safe and Fun Halloween in 2025? As the air turns crisp and spooky decorations start appearing, Halloween excitement begins to build. But for many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this festive day can bring more stress than smiles. Unfamiliar costumes, flashing lights, and noisy crowds can quickly […]
Rise, Repeat, Regulate – 8 Tips for Successful Routines at Home
Me almost a year ago when I closed on my house…and have been loving my house ever since! For many autistic and neurodivergent people, routines are more than just “nice habits”—they’re survival tools. They can soothe, anchor, and create a sense of safety in a world that often feels chaotic. At the same time, routines […]
4 Tips for Nighttime Routines
For many autistic and neurodivergent people, nighttime doesn’t always mean instant peace. The world can feel loud, overwhelming, and full of hidden noise, even when the lights go out. That’s why soothing nighttime routines matter so much—they create a cocoon of comfort where the body and mind can truly rest. A nighttime ritual isn’t just […]
6 Excellent Tips for Morning Routines
Let’s be honest: mornings can feel overwhelming. If you’re autistic, like many, routines aren’t just helpful—they’re your anchor. A structured, predictable, and calming morning can feel like a safety blanket in a chaotic world. This isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about giving yourself excellent tools to feel safe, steady, and in control every […]
Back-to-School Transition Tips for Autistic Students
Back-to-school season — for many families, it’s a mix of excitement, preparation, and maybe a little anxiety. But when your child is on the autism spectrum, this transition can feel like navigating a stormy sea without a compass. The emotional weight of change, new environments, and expectations can be overwhelming for autistic children and their […]