Building a Skillset for Flexible Thinking
Autistic children depend on predictable routines to help them feel safe and stay on track. But routines inevitably change—that’s when having patience and flexibility becomes important!
Find resources, activities, and videos to help you and your family create comforting routines and build flexibility for when those routines change.
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A Change in Plans
A printable about making alternate plans.
Who’s There?
A printable about the fun unexpected events can bring.
Good Night!
A customizable, visual (and autism-friendly!) schedule to make bedtime routines more predictable for all kids.
Julia’s Day Coloring Activity
An autism-friendly coloring activity with Julia from Sesame Street.
The Indoor Picnic
A video about handling changes in plans.
A Pizza Problem
Find tips below with strategies for caregivers of autistic children.
A Little Bit Different, A Little Bit the Same
A storybook on adjusting to small changes.
Making It Work
An interactive game that helps children build flexibility.
Building Flexibility
An article with strategies for caregivers on helping autistic children adjust to changes in routine.
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