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Best Stim Toys for Autism (Kids with Sensory Needs)

    If you work with children with sensory issues or a sensory processing disorder, you may be looking for the best way to meet their stim needs. We have tons of ideas on how to integrate fun toys into your sensory rooms, classroom, or even at home for those of you living with fidgety children or kids with ASD. Before we dive into the best stim toys for autism, let’s get some core information out there first.

    Tips on Hair Cut for Autistic Child: The Ultimate Guide to Haircuts for Kids with Autism.

    Ultimate Guide to Haircuts for Kids with Autism

      For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), haircuts can be overwhelming due to their sensory processing issues. The sound of clippers or a blow dryer, the sensation of hair falling on their skin, the feeling of hands on them, or even the chair moving can be too much to handle. Good news is with some preparation and understanding, getting a hair cut for autistic child can be a more comfortable experience. In this post, we’ll be sharing our ultimate guide to haircuts for kids with autism, packed with tips and tricks to help you easily navigate this process.

      Positive Self-Talk Worksheet and Ideas for the Classroom

      Positive Self-Talk Worksheet (Ideas that Work!)

        Say goodbye to negative thoughts with these positive self-talk worksheet ideas and activities. Tons of activities that are designed to help you support student mental health and social emotional learning. Help them to identify patterns of negative self-talk, challenge them and reframe them in a more positive way.

        Behavior IEP Goals - How To

        Behavior IEP Goals

          Behavior IEP Goals – How To Get It Right. Behavior IEP goals help educators address behaviors that may be hindering a student’s success in school. These goals are an important tool in the field of special education and can be used in conjunction with behavior interventions to improve a student’s access to the general education setting and curriculum.

          Hand Flapping When Excited Not Autism: What does it mean?

          Hand Flapping When Excited Not Autism

            Hand flapping is often associated with autism, but it can also be a normal part of development for some children. Learn more about why some children flap their hands when excited, and how to support them in this common, yet misunderstood behavior.

            Ideas for a Calm Down Area in the Classroom

            Calm Down Corner Ideas in an Autism Classroom

              Having a dedicated calm down corner in the classroom is a great tool for managing behavior. Here are 5 ideas for setting up a calm down corner in the classroom to help you get started.

              Social Stories for Kids with Autism

              Social Stories for Kids with Autism

                In special education, you need social stories for Autism and students with significant disabilities over and over again. These work in secondary special ed classrooms and if you are teaching general ed or special ed elementary schoolers.