Building a Skillset for Flexible Thinking
Autistic children depend on predictable routines to help them feel safe and “stay on track.” But routines inevitably change—that’s when having patience and flexibility becomes important!
Find resources, activities, and videos to help you and your family create comforting routines and build flexibility for when those routines change.
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Who’s There?
A printable about the fun unexpected events can bring.
Good Night!
A customizable visual schedule to make bedtime routines more predictable.
Julia’s Day
A printable coloring page about Julia.
The Indoor Picnic
A video about handling changes in plans.
A Pizza Problem
A video about managing the stress that comes with the unexpected.
A Little Bit Different, A Little Bit the Same
A storybook on adjusting to small changes.
Making It Work
An interactive game that helps children build flexibility.
Building Flexibility
An article on helping children with autism adjust to changes in routine.
A Change of Plans
A printable to help kids adjust to change of plans.
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