Guide for Managing Constipation in Children

From the Autism Speaks website:

"Many children have constipation. Children with autism might have more problems with constipation than other children. Difficulty with things like sitting on the toilet and eating different foods can make treating constipation challenging.

The Guide for Managing Constipation in Children Tool Kit for Parents was created to provide strategies and resources for parents of children with autism who have problems with constipation along with issues that can make treating it difficult."

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/find-resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/tools-you-can-use/atn-air-p-guide-managing-constipation-children

Sleep Strategies Toolkit

Many children with ASD have difficulty with sleep, which can be stressful for the children and their families. These guides are designed to provide parents with strategies to improve sleep in their child affected by (ASD). The suggestions in this tool kit are based on both research and clinical experience of sleep experts.

There is a guide for children and a guide for teens.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/tools-you-can-use/sleep-tool-kit

Guides to Pica for Parents and Professionals

Pica, the repeated eating of non-food items, is an eating problem displayed by some children with autism. The parent guide provides useful information for those seeking help in understanding and managing pica exhibited by their child. The professionals guide provides information for primary medical providers about the behavioral treatment of the pica of children with autism.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/atn-air-p-pica-guides

Handwashing Task Analysis and Data Sheet

A breakdown of the steps a student could use when learning to wash his or her hands. Teach students in a step-by-step process with a list of steps is known as using a task analysis.

Along with the list is a handy data sheet you can use to track which steps the student completes independently.

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

Move Your Body: Classroom Exercise Chart

From Autism Classroom News:

This is an exercise chart designed to get kids moving in the classroom. Exercise has been shown to be an evidence-based practice in reducing challenging behavior in individuals with autism and other disabilities. It also has important health benefits. You could use this chart for a daily exercise routine, part of indoor recess, or do 1 exercise each 30 minutes as a break within the day. Have students choose how many of each exercise the class should complete each day.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Move-Your-Body-Classroom-Exercise-Chart-autism-special-ed-1138161

Fitting Fitness into the ASD Household

A guide from Autism Speaks and Eric Chessen, M.S., YCS, Founder of Autism Fitness.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/FittingFitness.pdf

View the rest of Autism Speaks' fitness resources here: http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/health-and-wellness/fitness

Fire and Burn Safety Training for Young Adults w/ASD

Another awesome resource from Autism Speaks!

"In January 2010, the Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants program funded Safe Signals, a project from the Ohio State University Medical Center. Safe Signals is designed to promote fire and burn safety for older teens and young adults. The materials were written for young adults and parents to talk about safety. They were created by health professionals and educators who had the chance to work with and learn from young adults on the autism spectrum."

You can download the training materials and video here: http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/autism-safety-project/in-home

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Autism Sleep Strategies

A guide to improving sleep in children with autism from Autism Speaks and the Autism Treatment Network.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/atnsleepstrategies.pdf

View the rest of the sleep resources from Autism Speaks here: http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/health-and-wellness/sleep