Autumn and the holiday season brings its joys – and potential challenges – for people with autism. Costumes, candy, disrupted routines, travel, house guests and new foods and experiences abounding, it can be completely overwhelming. Tips, tricks, recipes and activities are plentiful online; here are a list of resources from around the web that can help you plan for the festivities.
Holiday Social Stories
High Holiday visual supports from Gateways to Jewish education
Halloween Teaching Story from Autism Speaks
Trick or Treating Social Story from Communication Station
Thanksgiving Social Story (PDF) from Autism Speaks
Hanukkah Social Story from JTeach.org
Free Online Recipes & Candy Guide
Specific Carbohydrate Diet: Pecanbread & SCD Recipe
Gluten/Casein/Soy Free – Nourishing Meals
Coping Strategies
Autism Speaks Holiday Tips for Helping Parents of Kids with ASD
Autism Society of America’s Holiday Tips
Travel
Prep for Annual Physicals / Cold & Flu Season
Blood draws – video social story
Positioning for comfort and medicay play – for easing anxiety during medical procedures
Compassionate medical care (video) – Temple Grandin, PhD
Preparing for the Cold and Flu Season the Johnson Center
Eating Well for Immune Health the Johnson Center
Resources for Family & Friends
Choosing a Toy for a Child with Autism
Did We Miss Something?
Did We Miss Something?
Autism Research: Nothing About Me Without Me
This is a joint presentation by the World Autism Organisation and ARI. About the speaker: Psychologist, lecturer and author, Wenn Lawson,
Peer Experiences and Behavioral Challenges
Learn about the connection between peer experiences and behavioral challenges some individuals with autism may confront during adolescence. Research studies mentioned during the presentation are available to
Let’s recognize the heroes among us!
Last April, for autism awareness month, we encouraged individuals to share the heroes in their lives. The response was overwhelming! We received hundreds of photos from around the world. We loved reading
Friends & Family: What to say
As a friend or a family member to a loved one who has recently received an autism diagnosis, it can be challenging to know the right way to be supportive. Here are
Building a Healthy Meal Plan
Published: 01/13/2017 Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN serves as the Nutrition Coordinator for ARI. She is also Director of the Nutrition Clinic and the Clinical Care Coordinator at the Johnson
Healthy Nutrition Approaches for the School Year
Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz: https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=pxb5784dbd442c60 This talk focuses on strategies for planning ahead for the challenges of maintaining a nutritious diet throughout the