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Turkey Cheese Ball

The whole family will gobble up this easy and savory Thanksgiving appetizer, that your kiddo will enjoy making. They can practice their fine motor skills while also enjoying a bit of sensory play.

The Thankful Pumpkin

Let's reflect and create a Thankful Pumpkin! This craft allows your autistic child to share what they and the family are thankful for while practicing fine motor skills by cutting, gluing, and writing.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Add a pumpkin-filled twist to your favorite cookie with this delicious fall recipe. Practice measuring, following directions, fine motor skills, and a bit of patience with your autistic child as you create this sweet treat.

Candy Corn Trail Mix

This easy-to-make candy corn trail mix is a fun fall snack to prepare and enjoy with your autistic child!

Positivity Jar

Everyone could use a little pick-me-up now and then! Create a positivity jar filled with encouraging notes your autistic child can reach for whenever they need a smile or a confidence boost. This simple, feel-good craft also gives them a chance to practice fine motor skills through cutting, writing, and creating their own positive messages.

Pirate Hook Craft

We all know no pirate is complete without a hook! This craft is a great opportunity to practice fine motor skills and will have your autistic kiddo saying, "It's the pirate's life for me!"

Breakfast Biscuits

Let's make breakfast prepping more fun by including your kiddo! This recipe is not only tasty but also sensory as you combine your butter and dry ingredients. Use these biscuits to create delicious grab-and-go sandwiches your little one will love.

Morning Oat Muffins

If you have a picky eater who may not enjoy too many food items for breakfast, this is the grab-and-go breakfast for you! This simple recipe is perfect for them to practice their motor skills and ensure a nutritious breakfast every morning.

One Smart Apple

Back-to-school means there are so many new things to learn! Try out a craft that allows your autistic kiddo to share what they're excited to learn while practicing fine motor skills by cutting, gluing, and writing.

Watermelon Pizza

This not-so-Italian pizza is both equal parts hydrating and fun to make. Your autistic kiddo can practice fine motor skills as they cut up their favorite fruits and assemble their delicious and healthy watermelon pizza.

Watermelon Piñata

Our Watermelon Piñata is perfect for filling with your autistic kiddo's favorite treats and practicing fine motor skills!

Homemade Ice Cream

Cool off this summer with a homemade sweet treat your kiddo will love creating!

Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wand Craft

Playing outside is always better with bubbles! Create your bubble wands for an activity that practices fine motor skills and leads to hours of outdoor fun.

Fruity Popsicles

If you're looking for a healthy, sweet treat to cool off with this summer, try out these customizable popsicles. Your kiddo can practice their fine motor skills as they chop up their favorite fruits for their tasty popsicles!

Sunshine Sound Makers

Create the sounds of summer with nothing but a toilet paper roll, parchment paper, and a few other sunny details. Our Sunshine Sounds Maker craft provides your autistic kiddo with a silly sensory sound maker and an excellent opportunity to practice fine motor skills.

Ladybug Strawberries

Why not make a sweet treat that allows your autistic kiddo to also work on their fine motor skills? These strawberry ladybugs are perfect for an afternoon snack that you can enjoy together!

Red, White & Blue Apples

Make a healthier Memorial Day treat that's super easy & just 3 Ingredients!

Spring Flower Bouquet Craft

Let's make some Spring flowers that are here to stay! This craft is the perfect way to unleash your autistic child's creativity and work on some fine motor skills.

Mini Piñata

If you and your kiddo are looking for a colorful craft to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with, these mini piñatas are the answer. Not only are they easier to open than a real piñata, but you can also fill them with confetti for a more gentle and colorful surprise!

Build Your Own Sensory Bin

Engaging in sensory play can be incredibly beneficial for kiddos as they work to problem solve, find emotional outlets, and tap into their creativity. This customizable activity allows you to swap items to create your own themed sensory bin!

Apple Shaped Dog Treats

Our canine companions provide various benefits for our autistic kiddos, including serving as a calming focus, increasing social skills, and simply offering special, unconditional love. This easy recipe is an opportunity to practice following directions and make a yummy treat for their favorite four-legged friend!

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels

Are you looking for a crunchy treat that also works on building fine motor skills? These chocolate-dipped pretzels are a tasty, beginner-friendly recipe that your kiddo will enjoy making and eating!

Leprechaun Sensory Jar

Let's bottle the luck of the Irish in a soothing St. Patrick's Day craft! Sensory toys have a variety of positive impacts on an overstimulated child. In this case, it can help reduce tension and have a calming effect on children with autism.

Rainbow Colored Chips

There's nothing like a rainbow treat to brighten your day! This easy recipe allows autistic kiddos to practice fine motor skills while creating a colorful, crunchy snack they will enjoy afterward.