Juggling everything is a challenge, but it’s downright impossible when your mental health declines. If you’ve ever flown on a plane, you’ve heard a flight attendant say, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” And if you’ve ever been on social media, you’ve heard that sentiment echoed as a strategy for sanity. That’s because you can’t show up for others effectively when you don’t show up for yourself. 

If you have students or kids on the spectrum, you know they develop and learn uniquely. While their growth and education might look different from their neurotypical peers, autistic teaching strategies can help them feel welcome and supported in the classroom. 

If you are the parent or guardian of a child with SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder), you know that special care and attention must be given to their everyday activities and routines. While every kid loves to play, kids with SPD have their own ways of processing, extending to how they experience and enjoy playtime.

There’s another saying we like: “It takes a village.” In honor of that idea, we will look at three tips for helping your autistic child thrive. It’s not to say all autistic children are the same or respond the same way–far from it. However, history and experience show us practices and strategies proven to improve the lives of autistic children, and we want to share those tips with you!