What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex developmental condition that creates challenges for that person to have social interactions, produce speech and understand nonverbal communication. As the second word suggests, Autism is a spectrum meaning that there are many different ways it can present in a person, so no two people …
*This project requires parental supervision Objective: Create a tactile tool that is both visually and touch stimulating Materials: Ziplock Sandwich Bag (Preferred but any size will do) Water Hot Glue Accessories Glitter Food Coloring Googly Eyes Step 1: Fill a Ziplock Sandwich bag a fourth of a way with water Step 2: Add …
Objective: Multi-Sensory tasks that allows for a creative outlet and holds the attention of children. Materials: Printer Paper Cups Food Coloring Straw Step 1: Set a piece of white printer paper on to the table or any other flat surface Step 2: Fill 4-5 cups with water Step 3: Into the …
Sensory boxes Objective: Increase the development of fine motor skills Materials: Empty shoe box Sand/Rice/Beans/Pasta Small toys Step 1: Find an empty box Step 2: Fill the box with either sand, macaroni, rice, or beans Step 3: Add small toys to make the sensory box more personal Step 4: Enjoy the new sensory …
Objective: Encourage a love of baking and cooking in children, and familiarity with objects in the kitchen. This is a “counting” project where children are able to learn numbers and amounts. Materials: Set of Measuring Cups Rice or beans Step 1: Fill a large bowl with rice or beans Step 2: Using …
Objective: Encourages a love of baking and allows for freedom of creativity that can be added to the top of baked goods. Materials: 1lb bag of Confectioners’ Sugar ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup butter 1 tsp vanilla extract Food Coloring Step 1: In a large mixing bowl add 1lb …
Objective: Hands-on learning and an interactive experience that can easily be turned into a teaching tool. Materials: Shaving Cream Mixing Bowl Food Coloring Window or Mirror or paper Step 1: Spray Shaving Cream onto a bowl Step 2: Using the food coloring of your choice drop 3-4 drops on to the shaving cream Step 3: …
Egg Race Objective: This is a great game that is not only fun but also increases body awareness, balance, and hand-eye coordination. Materials: Blanket/ Yarn/ Scarves/ Rope Spoon Plastic Egg/Ball/Real Egg Stopwatch Step 1: Using the blankets, create a “race track” on the floor. Step 2: Place a plastic egg …
