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.
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.
Amazing to Me
When Julia and her family do a special art activity together, Julia finds a way to add her own amazing touch!
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.
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
