How Storytelling Supports Literacy and Learning for Children
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
Parenting Strategies
19 articles
Picky Eaters with Autism: Embracing Mealtime with Compassion
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
An Example Toilet Training Plan for Children with Autism
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
Is Your Child with Autism Ready for Toilet Training?
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
Social Skills for Autistic Girls at School: Elementary to High School
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
Preventing Autism Meltdowns During Challenging Times
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
Surviving Power Outages with a Child with Autism
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
A Guide to Trick-or-Treating for Kids with Autism
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
Designing Your Ideal Holidays When Your Child Has Autism
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
Wedding Season and Summer Events with an Autistic Child
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
Water Safety for Children with Autism: A Summer Guide
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
Enjoying the Outdoors with a Child with Autism
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 a Child on the Autism Spectrum
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
Chores for Children with Autism: Building Independence
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
Age-Appropriate Music for Children with Autism
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
Autism and the Holidays: A Guide to Family Gatherings
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 Tips for Families with an Autistic Child
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
Preparing a Child with Autism for the Dentist
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
Sensory-Friendly Holiday Decorating Guide
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