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Clay Pencil Toppers

This fun school craft is perfect for older autistic kiddos looking to practice more advanced skills. They can design their own pencil toppers, putting not only their fine motor skills to work but also creativity and patience.

Silly Pizza Faces

Instead of delivery, why not practice fine motor skills and have a silly, delicious meal? This recipe is customizable, allowing your autistic child to pick their favorite pizza toppings while also having some fun!

Giant Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich

This simple and delicious ice cream sandwich recipe is a great opportunity for your autistic kiddo to practice patience. And, they get a sweet treat at the end!

School Year Time Capsule

Create your kiddo's very own time capsule to fill with all their school memories throughout the year. Open it up at the end of the year for a fun trip down memory lane to celebrate everything they've accomplished!

Veggie Mac and Cheese

This recipe is for the autistic kiddos who love mac and cheese, but don't always enjoy the textures of veggies. By blending your veggies in the sauce, you end up with a delicious and nutritious meal!

Paper Hand Fan

Here's a craft everyone can be a fan of! Not only does it help keep you cool, but it also helps your autistic kiddo practice fine motor skills and express their creativity.

Ocean Sensory Jar

Let's bottle a bit of the ocean this summer in this soothing craft! Sensory toys have a variety of positive impacts on an overstimulated autistic child like reducing tension and having a calming effect.

Pick-Your-Topping Chocolate Fudge

This easy recipe is delicious and provides your autistic kiddo the opportunity to practice decision-making and fine motor skills as they select and place their favorite toppings!

Your Everyday Guacamole

If you're looking for a healthy, versatile snack your autistic child will love, this guacamole is for you! It's perfect as a spread on a sandwich, a topping on a meal, or just as a dip with chips or veggies. Plus, they get to smash the avocados together for a fun sensory experience.

Paper Plate Honey Bees

A simple, hands-on craft that creates the perfect opportunity to practice fine motor skills and teach your autistic kiddo about one of the most important pollinators!

Earth-Friendly Suncatchers

This upcycling craft is a great and creative way to show your autistic kiddo the importance of taking care of our planet. Practice fine motor skills while they cut and color their custom suncatchers!

Homemade Pretzel Bites

These small, bite-sized pretzels are perfect for small hands! They are also the perfect opportunity for your autistic kiddo to practice a number of skills, such as fine motor skills, following directions, and patience.

Oreo Fluff

Use this whipped dessert for dipping fresh fruit or pretzels, or as a light and tasty mousse enjoyed simply on its own!

Mardi Gras Mask

Practicing fine motor skills while enjoying a creative craft with family is a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras!

Critters on a Log

Practice fine motor skills while making a fun and healthy snack! This Critters on a Log recipe gives your autistic child a hands-on way to practice building, placing, and arranging ingredients while creating a tasty snack they’re sure to enjoy.

Salt Dough Heart Pendant

Your kiddo can create the perfect handmade gift for their loved ones with simple ingredients from the kitchen! The sensory craft allows your autistic kiddo's creativity and decision-making skills to be put to use while also working on fine motor skills.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

This advanced recipe with a delicious reward at the end is just what the day was missing! These cupcakes are great for your autistic kiddo with more advanced fine motor skills looking to practice shredding movements, measuring, and, most of all, patience.

Berry Yummy Parfait

A simple and delicious recipe that allows your autistic kiddo to practice their fine motor skills and explore different food textures! This recipe calls for berries, but feel free to swap them for your kiddo's favorite fruits for a healthy treat.

No Bake Granola Bars

Perfect as an addition to your kiddo's lunch box or an afterschool snack, these tasty no-bake granola bars are customizable and nutritious. This recipe also presents an opportunity to work on fine motor skills through stirring and measuring ingredients!

DIY Squirrel Feeder

Connect with nature in this allergy-friendly craft. Your kiddo can practice fine motor skills as they scoop apples and fill them with critter seeds, creating a tasty treat for their furry friends!

Snowflake Garland

Let's make it snow indoors, but don't worry, this snow won't melt! Your autistic kiddo can practice fine motor skills and creativity as they cut up snowflakes as unique as them in this fun winter craft.

Secret Veg Tomato Soup

If your kiddo is not a fan of eating their veggies, then how about drinking them in a warm soup? This tomato soup sneaks in some veggies and beans packing it with a tasty, nutritious punch! Pro tip: maybe throw in some grilled cheese?

Decorated Sugar Cookies

Whatever the holiday, it's always made a little sweeter with a sugar cookie! With this more advanced, tasty recipe, your autistic kiddo can practice following directions, measuring, creativity, and fine motor skills.

Paper Puppy Origami

Let's work on fine motor skills! Origami is a great way for autistic kiddos to practice fine motor skills, and in this case, they also get a puppy companion at the end.