Reading time:  ~8–10 minutes Audience:  Parents & early-childhood educators (PreK–2) Keywords:  how to help autistic child wait patiently, waiting worksheets for autism, waiting visuals, preschool social skills, autism social skills, preschool SEL TL;DR (Quick Wins) Learning to wait is a skill , not a character trait. Start with seconds , not minutes; build trust with tiny wins. Use visuals , a calm timer , and gentle language  so waiting feels safe. Practice in playful, low-

If you’ve ever searched for a “No Biting” social story for your autistic child or students, you’re not alone. Biting, hitting, and other challenging behaviors can be stressful for everyone involved, and it’s natural to want them to stop. But here’s the thing: social stories work best when they teach new skills , not when they simply tell a child what not  to do. In this post, we’ll look at why “No Biting” isn’t the social story you need—and how writing a positive, skill-based

How Sensory Breaks Reduce Challenging Behaviors in Autism TL;DR Summary Sensory breaks help autistic children self-regulate and prevent...