Autism Acceptance Month Day 22 CELEBRATING STRENGHTS, NOT JUST CHALLENGES We often celebrate strengths that may seem small to others but mean everything to us — a new word, […]
Autism Acceptance Month Day 21 REMOVING PRESSURE TO STAY When there is pressure to stay for the full duration of an activity, many parents may choose not to attend […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 20 CREATING SENSORY-FRIENDLY EVENTS Providing sensory-friendly events shows families that they are considered, included, and welcomed rather than expected to adapt to overwhelming environments. By reducing noise, […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 19 USING SIMPLE, CLEAR LANGUAGE Using simple, clear language can make a big difference for autistic children. For example: “Kane… clothes… please.” Short, direct words remove extra […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 18 HEADPHONES AND FIDGETS Headphones and fidgets are often used to help autistic children regulate sensory input and manage overwhelm. Headphones can reduce loud or unpredictable […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 17 GIVING SPACE IN CROWDED MOMENTS Crowded spaces can increase sensory overload for autistic children, making noise, movement, and attention feel even more overwhelming. When people gather, […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 16 LOOKING BEYOND BEHAVIOUR What may look like “bad behaviour” is often a child trying to communicate something deeper — overwhelm, anxiety, confusion, pain, or unmet needs. […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 15 UNDERSTANDING FOOD SENSITIVITIES Food can be a challenge for many autistic children due to sensory sensitivities to taste, texture, smell, or even how food looks. Safe […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 14 ACCEPTING DIFFERENT SOCIAL STYLES Many autistic children feel pressure to “fit in” socially, even when it doesn’t come naturally or feels overwhelming. In the moment, this […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 13 ALLOWING EXTRA PROCESSING TIME Autistic individuals may need extra time to process instructions because their brains often take in and analyse information in more detail. They […]
