20 articles
Practical, age-respectful social skills for autistic teens: friendships, group chats, boundaries, self-advocacy, and ways to practice without forced masking.
Sep 22, 2026 · 3 min read
How shared storytelling builds vocabulary, sequencing, and social understanding for autistic kids, and how to use personalized stories alongside ABA goals at home.
Aug 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Why picky eating is common in autism, and concrete steps for introducing new foods without turning dinner into a fight.
Feb 2, 2025 · 2 min read
A phase-by-phase toilet training plan for autistic children: scheduled trips, communication prompts, accident response, and how to fade support.
Feb 23, 2025 · 2 min read
How to tell whether your autistic child is ready for toilet training, why the diaper-to-toilet shift is hard, and what to put in place before you start.
Feb 23, 2025 · 3 min read
Practical, strengths-based social support for autistic girls at school: friendship, boundaries, group chats, recovery time, and school collaboration without forcing masking.
Feb 24, 2025 · 4 min read
How to prevent meltdowns when routines break: stack preferred items early, cut demands, and save skill-building for after the crisis.
Nov 21, 2024 · 2 min read
A practical power outage plan for autistic kids: what to pack in a kit, how to keep routines going, and how to prevent meltdowns when the lights go out.
Nov 21, 2024 · 3 min read
Trick-or-treating with an autistic child: costume tolerance, house-to-house practice, communication cards, sensory Plan B, candy sorting, and visibility.
Oct 20, 2024 · 1 min read
A five-step holiday planning exercise: list traditions, decide what to keep or drop, rank your top events, and tell your ABA team what to practice.
Oct 21, 2024 · 3 min read
Prepare an autistic child for weddings and summer events: practice building-block skills, preview the venue, pack a sensory kit, and plan the exit.
Jun 28, 2024 · 3 min read
Practical water safety for autistic kids: barriers and alarms, swim lessons, life jackets, a social story you can adapt, and what to do if a child is missing near water.
Jun 5, 2024 · 3 min read
Outdoor tips for autistic kids: clear physical boundaries, gradual summer clothing, sensory-friendly sun protection, and planned breaks.
Apr 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Summer travel with an autistic child: preview the trip, pack regulation tools, plan breaks and safety, and practice airport skills before you go.
May 1, 2024 · 1 min read
How to build chores into family life for autistic kids: pick age-fit tasks, break them into steps, use visuals and rewards that stick.
Apr 10, 2024 · 2 min read
Why age-fit music matters for autistic kids, and Orchid's favorite Caspar Babypants tracks when nursery rhymes have worn everyone out.
Jan 2, 2024 · 1 min read
Plan holiday gatherings for an autistic child: preview the day, quiet space, headphones, flexible exits, and what to tell relatives ahead of time.
Dec 3, 2024 · 2 min read
Holiday travel with an autistic child: visual schedules, practice flights, familiar foods, off-peak timing, and airport security prep.
Nov 30, 2024 · 3 min read
How to prepare an autistic child for the dentist: desensitization visits, visual schedules, practice kits, and partnering with your BCBA and dental team.
Dec 29, 2024 · 2 min read
Decorate for the holidays without overwhelming a sensory-sensitive child: soft lights, gradual setup, choices, quiet space, and safe materials.
Nov 30, 2024 · 3 min read
