Thanksgiving Craft Ideas

From Enchanted Learning. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/thanksgiving/

Enter for Chance to Win $100 from AAPC Publishing

The Autism Asperger Publishing Company is having a Facebook contest. Enter to win $100 by December 9th.

https://www.facebook.com/aapcpublishing?sk=app_237202476309340

Holiday Letter for Families

Letter to your host if you are bringing your child with autism to a holiday gathering. Customizable.

If the main letter on the first page seems a little intense or impersonal, you can write your own note to go with the very helpful checklist on the second page.

http://www.practicalautismresources.com/printables/ExpectingaVisitingChildwithAutismfortheHolidays.doc?attredirects=0&d=1

Holiday Social Skill Strategies

Holiday Social Skill Strategies includes six strategies to prepare children for holiday social situations. 

Please feel free to share this article and any other Sandbox Learning article with parents and professionals. The PDF version prints on one page so it is easy to print and pass out!

 

Holiday Social Skill Strategies - PDF

 

Holiday Social Skill Strategies - Web Article

 

Illustrated Thanksgiving Recipes

Instructions to make traditional Thanksgiving foods with visual supports.

http://theautismhelper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/thanksgiving-recipes.pdf

From "The Autism Helper"

Thanksgiving Food Choice Sheet

A visual support for talking about different foods on Thanksgiving. http://www.tinsnips.org/resources/pdf-thanksgiving/favthanksfood.pdf

Holiday Letter for Families

Letter to your host if you are bringing your child with autism to a holiday gathering. Customizable.

If the main letter on the first page seems a little intense or impersonal, you can write your own note to go with the very helpful checklist on the second page.

http://www.practicalautismresources.com/printables/ExpectingaVisitingChildwithAutismfortheHolidays.doc?attredirects=0&d=1

Before You Celebrate Thanksgiving with Your Autistic Loved One

What are the steps you can take to enjoy Thanksgiving with a person on the autism spectrum? Here are a few simple ideas to prepare.

http://autism.about.com/od/copingwithautism/bb/beforeturkey.htm

GFCF Thanksgiving Recipes

Turkey, Veggie Loaf, Pie, Gravy, and more! http://usautism.blogspot.com/2010/11/autism-and-thanksgiving-recipes-and.html

More Recipes:

  

Social Stories on Thanksgiving Manners, Rules, and Hygeine

From the Special Student Services Blog:
http://pickettsmill.typepad.com/pritchard/2009/11/thanksgiving-social-stories.html

What Can You Say Thank You For? A Seasonal Conversation Starter Board

A visual support for discussions at Thanksgiving. http://www.tinsnips.org/resources/pdf-thanksgiving/thanx.pdf

Customizable Thanksgiving Social Story

A book about what to expect at Thanksgiving. There are places to customize the book by typing or writing in your family's specific Thanksgiving plans.

Available formats:

• PDF (Can't edit, just view on computer or print)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (Can edit)

Autism Guide for Military Families

It's Veteran's Day here in the U.S. In honor of all those who serve our country, here's a freebie for military families.

The Autism Speaks resource page for military families includes an autism guide and links to support resources. http://www.autismspeaks.org/military-families/resources

Thanksgiving Vocabulary (Verbs/Action Words)

A set of flashcards from Positively Autism.

http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/Thanksgiving_Vocabulary_Verbs.pdf

 

 

Thanksgiving Vocabulary

 

A set of flashcards from Positively Autism.

 

http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/Thanksgiving_Vocabulary.pdf

 

iPad 2 Grant Applications from Autism Speaks

From an e-mail from Autism Speaks:

November 2013: iPad 2 Grant Applications Open!

Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce that through the generosity of Sevenly, Wyndham Worldwide, the Geier Foundation, the James Walter Pickle Charitable Foundation, the Agarwal Foundation and Jonathan Izak, 800 schools and financially disadvantaged individuals with autism will receive an Apple iPad 2 with a Kraken A.M.S. case, by Trident Case!

Eligible applicants are individuals who:

• Have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder by a licensed professional
• Reside in the United States
• Have limited income and cannot afford to purchase an iPad

   Technology Grant Timeline

November 4: Online Application Opens at 12:00AM EST
November 8: Application Closes at 11:59PM EST
November 11 - December 2: Review Committee Selects Recipients
December 9: Recipients Announced and iPads sent out!

   How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by the person with autism, an immediate family member of the person with autism, or a licensed teacher, social worker or therapist. The Technology Grant Review Committee will review applications and select the iPad award recipients. All applicants selected to receive an iPad 2 will be contacted on December 9. If selected, the iPad will be shipped via UPS directly to the address provided with the application. Others will receive an email informing them of their status.

Visit the AutismCares website to apply! You must create a login and select Autism Speaks iPad Grant 2013.

Note: Only applicants in the United States will be considered. We cannot accept applications from outside the United States.

Autism Speaks would like to thank Trident Case for their generous donation of 800 Kraken A.M.S. cases.

 

Questions or comments?
Contact Serena Selkin at sselkin@autismspeaks.org or (917) 475-5059.

Dental/Tooth Care App for Kids

From Orca MD:

KidsDental uses beautiful animation to entertain your child while teaching them how to care for their teeth.

The KidsDental App is divided into four sections designed to teach young users about basic tooth care. They are “Explore,” “Conditions,” “Learn,” and “My Teeth.”

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id472980862?mt=8

First Concern to Action Tool Kit

If you have a concern about how your child is communicating, interacting or behaving, you are probably wondering what to do next. The First Concern to Action Tool Kit can help you sort that out. The purpose of this tool kit is to provide you with specific resources and tools to help guide you on the journey from your first concern to action.

In English and Spanish: http://www.autismspeaks.org/early-access-care/first-concern-action

Water Math & Science Activities for Kids Ages 3-6

 

http://www.themeasuredmom.com/water-math-science-activities-for-kids-ages-3-6/