Autism Acceptance MonthDay 9 REDUCING UNNECESSARY NOISE Unnecessary announcements and loud music can be overwhelming and distressing for autistic children, making it difficult for them to regulate and feel […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 8 OFFERING QUIET HOURS Offering quiet hours in busy venues creates a calmer, more accessible environment for autistic children and their families. Reducing noise, lights, and […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 7 ALLOWING CHILDREN TO STIM Stimming helps many autistic children regulate their emotions, process sensory input, and feel calm. Movements like hand flapping or rocking are often […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 6 UNDERSTANDING SENSORY SENSITIVITIES Understanding sensory sensitivities is important because things like loud noise, bright lights, and busy crowds can feel overwhelming and even painful for some […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 5 NOT EXPECTING EYE CONTACT Not expecting eye contact is important because for many autistic individuals, eye contact can feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, or distracting. Forcing it […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 4 ACCEPTING NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION Not all autistic people communicate verbally, and that’s okay. Many use gestures, pointing, facial expressions, AAC devices, or systems like PECS to share […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 3 BEING PATIENT WHEN COMMUNICATION TAKES LONGER Communication can take longer because not all children process information, language, and social cues in the same way. Some […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 2 SMILING INSTEAD OF STARING For many parents, simply leaving the house can feel daunting. There’s always that underlying worry—what if something happens? what will people think? […]
Autism Acceptance MonthDay 1 NOT JUDGING A CHILD FOR HAVING A MELTDOWN IN PUBLIC A meltdown is an intense reaction to feeling overwhelmed, not bad behaviour or a tantrum. It […]
Autism Acceptance Month Autism Acceptance Month always brings mixed emotions for me. It feels strange that we need a specific month to highlight something as simple as accepting differences. Acceptance […]
