Without a doubt, the most common question that I get asked is 'What is Autism?' In this blog post today I'm going to be talking all about what autism is. So whether you are here as an individual yourself who is perhaps considering a diagnosis for yourself.. Or you're a parent of an autistic child, or even a teacher trying ... read more
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What Does Overstimulation Look Like in Autism?
In this blog post today I'm sharing some information to answer the burning question - what does overstimulation look like in autism? I'm going to touch briefly on what overstimulation is.. along with how this can present differently in your students.What is Overstimulation?To put it briefly, overstimulation is when a person ... read more
5 Activities for Autism Acceptance Month
Today I'm sharing 5 activities for autism acceptance month in the classroom. During April, there is a huge focus on autism awareness and acceptance. And it's vitally important that the actions we put in to place in April, and what we learn.. We make that long-term, not just for April.If you are looking for activities to do ... read more
Why You Shouldn’t Use the Puzzle Piece for Autism
Today's blog post is on a very important topic - Why You Shouldn't Use the Puzzle Piece for Autism. April is just around the corner, and with it comes Autism Acceptance Month. That's why I figured now is the perfect time of year to start sharing about why the autistic community don't want the puzzle piece used to represent ... read more
5 Tips for Brushing Teeth and Autism
Brushing teeth is an essential part of our daily routine, but it can be a challenging task for autistic children. Today I'm sharing 5 tips for brushing teeth and autism. These tips will hopefully help make brushing teeth a more manageable task for autistic children:1. Create a RoutineIt's really important to try and ... read more
Signs of Autism in Toddlers
One of the most common questions I get asked is 'What are the signs of autism in toddlers?' And since having my son, and being part of parenting groups, I see this question on an almost daily basis now. So, I've put together this blog post to share some of the most common signs of autism that you may see in toddlers.It's ... read more
Top 10 Cause and Effect Toys for Autism
Today I am sharing my top 10 cause and effect toys. These toys are always the most popular ones that I've used with my autistic students. And honestly there are just so many great ones out there, full of learning possibilities. And that means it can get very overwhelming when you're trying to work out which ones to try with ... read more
5 Things to Know About Autism
Today I'm sharing 5 things to know about autism. Now trust me when I say, there are probably 5,000 things you could know about autism. But these 5 are ones that I think are the most important to remember. And are especially good to know when you're first starting out.1. You will never know everything about autism.Trust me, ... read more
Autism and Educational Robots – Guest Post
This is a guest blog post written by Dr. Aida Nazarikhorram MD, Co-founder & CCO of LuxAI. Today Aida is talking all about autism and educational robots. A robot helping children to learn social skills?! At the first look, this idea seems counter intuitive. However using robots for social skills training in learners ... read more
Autism Behavior Unit Success
I am so excited today to share my autism behavior unit success with you all. I currently work part time as an autism specialist in a behavior unit in America. We have staff who specialize in different areas working together as a team with students who are deemed to have beaviors that are too challenging or aggressive for ... read more
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