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.
Julia and Rose – Best Friends Fur-Ever
When Sesame Street's Julia has an idea, she sees it through… with a little help from her family. This social storybook for autistic children models what’s possible!
Super Helper
Finding ways to help their family can be a great way for autistic children to build skills and pursue goals. Download and share this autism-friendly coloring activity.
Amazing to Me
When Julia and her family do a special art activity together, Julia finds a way to add her own amazing touch!
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.
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
