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.
Inviting children to help you make plans and make choices throughout the day can build confidence and self-determination skills they’ll need to be successful in life. Encourage kids to decide where Sesame Street’s Julia and Rose should go on their walk through the neighborhood. As you color and play, talk about your plans for the day or week, asking, “What sounds fun to you?”
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!
Teaching Self-Determination Skills
Try these playful, autism-friendly activities to help your child develop important self-determination skills.
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.
