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Autism-Friendly Tips for Bedtime

Explore helpful sleep tips to support your autistic child's bedtime routine, encourage relaxation, and promote better sleep habits for restful nights.

Autism-Friendly Tips for Bedtime Wind Down: Start preparing for bedtime before bedtime. Bedtime prep can start way before the jammies come on to ensure a little body is calm and ready for Dreamland. At least two hours before bed: Turn off screens Avoid running around Enjoy an early dinner Create a Routine: Following a routine before and during bedtime can help reduce stress and help with the transition into the evening. It may take a few tries to find a routine that helps and feels easy to repeat each night. Introduce calming activities: Reading stories Listening to soothing music Sensory play Remove the Stimuli: Being sensitive to sensory experiences is common and that sensitivity can make it harder to rest. Ensure their room is dark and free of loud noises when they go to lie down. Try some new additions to their room: Thick or soundproof rug Blackout curtains Sound machineDownload Now!

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From guides for doctor's appointments and IEP meetings to fill-in-the-blank worksheets for autistic children, these resources take some of the guesswork out of the moments that can feel overwhelming. Families get partical support and tools to help their child pratice skills.

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Gobble and Count

Help autistic children practice counting and number recognition with our Gobble & Count Thanksgiving worksheet featuring fun turkey coloring activities!

Fall Festival Silly Blank

Celebrate fall with our Fall Festival Silly Blanks activity! Autistic children can practice vocabulary, adjectives, and storytelling while having seasonal fun.

Fall Happy Apple BINGO

Our Fall Happy Apple Bingo helps your autistic child practice attention, matching, and social skills while enjoying a fun, seasonal activity.

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