Family Time With Grover
Meet a family learning to handle—and thrive—amid the challenges of autism.
Watch this video about a family meeting the challenges of autism… by working and playing together. These suggestions for “building up” your own family may help:
- Think about the role each member of your family plays. What are each person’s strengths? Put them to use! (A sense of humor helps, as do lots of hugs!)
- Make sure all children have the chance to just be children.
- Create opportunities for each family member to do things in different configurations: all together, one-on-one with a parent, and just with friends.
Super Helper
Finding ways to help their family can be a great way for autistic children to build skills and pursue goals.
Time for a Treat
Sometimes autistic children—and all children—need a little help from others to reach their goals.
Where Should We Go?
Even taking a walk around the neighborhood can offer opportunities for autistic children to make choices—and have fun!
Teaching Self-Determination Skills
Try these playful activities to help your child develop important self-determination skills.
Setting and Achieving Goals
With support from a caring grown-up, autistic children can set goals, make a plan, and accomplish big things!
Julia and Rose – Best Friends Fur-Ever
When Julia has an idea, she sees it through… with a little help from her family. This social story for autistic children models what’s possible!
Forging Furry Friendships: How Human-Animal Interventions Can Support Autistic Children’s Well-Being
In this webinar, you’ll learn about the science of human-animal bonds and specifically how animal interventions can support autistic children’s well-being.
