Creating Autism-Friendly Events: A Provider Guide
A complete guide with expert advice for helping providers host successful autism-friendly events.
Making your inclusive community event calm, fun, and—most importantly, successful—is much easier with this guide. You’ll find:
- Tips and suggestions on making a welcoming space
- Ideas of activities for autistic children
- Suggestions for explaining autism to neurotypical and autistic children
- Simple crafts for autistic children
- Autism-friendly coloring activities
- Templates for invitations, name tags, and even an AMAZING certificate of completion.
Have fun!
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.
