Helpful Alternatives to Hugging

As some autistic individuals are averse to the pressure or touching aspect of receiving hugs, here is a list of "hug" alternatives you can utilize.

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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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Carving a Pumpkin Silly Blank

Get creative this fall with our Carving a Pumpkin Silly Blank Story! Fill in the blanks with fun nouns, verbs, adjectives, and colors to create a silly pumpkin-carving adventure. This festive activity is a fun way to practice language skills, creativity, and reading while celebrating the fall season.

Halloween Mini-Flick Picks

Not sure what Halloween Movies to watch this Halloween season? The Happy Apple picked out some favorites for you!

Trick or Treating Alternatives

Trick or treating may not be in the cards for you and your family this year, and that's okay! Here are 7 alternative ways to celebrate Halloween this year instead of trick or treating.

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