Butterfly Flapping
A video about friends of autistic children finding activities everyone can enjoy.
Watch the video together. Point out that Julia flaps her arms when she’s excited; Abby flaps her wings. Ask, “What do you do when you’re excited?”
Then make up your own game of pretend: Fly like an airplane, stomp like an elephant, and waddle like a penguin.
There are so many creative activities autistic children and their friends can engage in during playtime.
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.
Setting and Achieving Goals
With support from a caring grown-up, autistic children can set goals, make a plan, and accomplish big things! Read on for expert parenting advice for parents of autistic kids.
Amazing to Me
When Julia and her family do a special art activity together, Julia finds a way to add her own amazing touch!
Autism and the Arts: A Conversation on Creativity and Community
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.
