With summer weather quickly approaching, kids are making their way from their indoor activities to play out in the yard, or in their nearest swimming pool. Activities involving swimming or playing in the water are especially beneficial for children on the autism spectrum. Here are a few ideas for you to add to your list of ways to cool off and have fun with your child.
With the winter chill wearing off and sunny weather on its way, this time of year is the perfect opportunity to start a family garden. There are plenty of ways your child with autism will benefit from the ongoing activity of planting seeds, tending to growing plants, and harvesting delicious fresh food.
It’s a well-known fact that children love to play. When the fun is all over, however, the result can sometimes be a substantial mess. At some point, the time comes for children to start learning to clean up after themselves.
Feelings of increased stress or anxiety are quite common for children with behavioral issues such as ASD or ADHD. This anxiety can manifest itself in some problematic behaviors such as aggression, tantrums, or meltdowns. Thankfully, there are plenty of fun activities that are also natural ways to deal with anxiety and ways to create feelings of calm.
Science experiments are a great way to get children interested and engaged in discovering different ways about how the world works. However, a lot of experiments can be a bit messy or noisy, presenting some barriers for kids with behavioral issues.
