Autism-Talk

How can I get my autistic child to wear sunscreen? Table of Contents Why Do Autistic Children Resist Sunscreen? All the Sensory-Friendly...

How do I teach my child with autism to wear a bike helmet? 📝 Summary If your child struggles with wearing a helmet, you’re not alone—and...

Learn how alexithymia affects emotional awareness in autistic kids and how to help with visuals, body clues, and emotion coaching strategies.

What is ARFID? Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and How It Differs from Picky Eating Table of Contents...

Helping a child with autism overcome picky eating can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This post offers strategies to reduce...

How Adapted Books Can Encourage Language in Autistic Children For many autistic children—especially those who are minimally verbal or...

For many nonverbal and minimally verbal children, spoken language can feel overwhelming or inaccessible. However, communication isn’t...

🕒 Time to Read:  ~8 minutes TL;DR Summary Holidays can overwhelm autistic children due to sensory overload and routine changes. Social skill stories  prepare kids for new experiences in a gentle, predictable way. Use stories before  events to teach expectations and coping tools. Pair stories with visual supports  and calming routines. Focus on connection over perfection — your child’s comfort comes first. Table of Contents Why Holidays Can Be Overwhelming for Autistic Kids

It’s a moment many parents dread—you finally decide it’s time to start potty training, and your child panics at the mere sight of the...

How to Potty Train an Autistic Child: Visual Supports, Social Stories & Realistic Tips Toilet training is never one-size-fits-all. And if...

Toilet training is rarely a smooth journey—and if your child is autistic or has communication delays, it can feel like an uphill climb....

Strategies for Developing Speech Skills in Nonverbal Autistic Children As a parent of four neurodiverse children—two of whom have...

Using a First-Then Board: A Simple Autism Visual Support Table of Contents Introduction Why First-Then Boards Work for Autism Visual...

If you've tried a sticker chart before with no success check out some of these tips. Sticker charts are a common tool for motivating...

Learn how to teach autism self-help skills at home using ABLLS-R. This guide covers toileting, dressing, money skills, and homeschooling...

Children with autism can face obstacles when it comes to handwashing. Battling the flu, One Handwash at a Time As a mother of four, I've...

Autism and Fear of the Toilet Flush I have a 14-year-old who still doesn’t flush the toilet if he can at all help it. While I haven’t...

Choosing a visual schedule can be overwhelming because there are so many styles. Which Kind of Visual Schedule Should I Use for My...

Mini Activity Schedules: How They Can Help Your Autistic Child If you’re familiar with visual schedules, you already know how helpful...

Autism and ADHD often occur together. It seems like lately, every time I read something online from the autism community, AuDHD is...