Navigating Thanksgiving with an Autistic Child: Tips for a Calm Holiday Navigating Thanksgiving with an autistic child can feel overwhelming, especially with new environments, sensory challenges, and changes in routine. With careful planning, families can enjoy a calm, joyful, and meaningful holiday while supporting their child’s unique needs. For additional strategies, explore the programs offered… Continue reading Navigating Thanksgiving with an Autistic Child: How to Prepare
Sensory-Friendly Costumes for Kids with Autism: Making Halloween Comfortable and Fun Halloween should be full of fun, laughter, and imagination — but for many children on the spectrum, it can also bring stress and sensory overload. Finding sensory-friendly costumes for kids with autism can make all the difference between a night of anxiety and a… Continue reading Navigating Halloween: Sensory-Friendly Costumes for Kids with Autism
Self-stimulatory behaviors are “feel good behaviors.” These are behaviors that occur simply because it feels good to the individual or is perhaps a habit. We all engage in self-stimulatory behaviors to some extent. For example, some people twirl their hair when nervous; others might bounce their knee while sitting down. The most important component of this function is that the behavior itself is reinforcing.
