A Pizza Problem
Find tips below with strategies for caregivers of autistic children.
Sometimes, a small surprise like a pizza arriving with the wrong topping can mean a meltdown for any child (especially when they’re hungry)!
Share this video with children, then consider trying some of the strategies (hunting for shapes and taking deep breaths) the next time something unexpected happens. More strategies for caregivers include:
- Next time you’re preparing food with children, offer small choices that are just a tiny bit different from usual.
- Together, draw circles and invite children to pretend they’re pizza. Decorate them any way you like, including with unfamiliar toppings!
- After all the pizza toppings started with the P sound: pineapple, pepperoni, and pepper. (Grover also says, “Can you pass the parmesan, please?”) Together, think of more P words.
Make a Pinch Pot!
Simple craft instructions to help your family make pinch pots from homemade dough together.
Sharing Amazing
An adult-child coloring page to spark ideas and connection.
Where Should We Go?
Even taking a walk around the neighborhood can offer opportunities for autistic children to make choices—and have fun! Use this autism-friendly coloring activity to help kids develop their decision-making.
Teaching Self-Determination Skills
Try these playful, autism-friendly activities to help your child develop important self-determination skills.
Amazing to Me
When Julia and her family do a special art activity together, Julia finds a way to add her own amazing touch!
Exploring the Amazing in Autistic Children: A Conversation with Camille Proctor, Founder of The Color of Autism Foundation
An article to help parents discover and support their autistic child’s unique perspective and personality
Creative, Talented, Amazing: A Conversation with Anna Wang, Co-founder of FCSN, about fostering autistic children’s talents
An article to help parents foster creative exploration and expression in their autistic child.
