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We believe high-quality autism resources should be as accessible as possible. We are dedicated to creating a mix of free and affordable tools because every member of our community matters and deserves access to resources built with care.
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Together, we’re building a brighter future where every neurodivergent person receives the tools they need to succeed.
Cooking while on the spectrum can be a huge challenge—balancing sensory input, energy, and safety can feel overwhelming. To make it easier, we’re sharing monthly safety tips tailored for neurodivergent needs and encouraging independent living. Our first tip is cutting gloves! My Experience: When people found out the amount of injuries I have received in […]
From the workplace to home, meltdowns impacted every aspect of my life. People often mistake them for “tantrums” or behavior problems, but in reality, it’s about how our bodies process information. It’s not a choice. It’s painful, confusing, and exhausting. But my personal experience helped me develop a simple idea: Just like we have fire […]
For the convenience of therapists, educators, and families, we remade our transition board series so it is possible to reuse the actions/places/etc square’s for the child’s transition board. You can start off with a “First and Then” Chart and change the chart to a “To Do List” and still be able to reuse the same […]
The Recovery Check-In poster is a free resource designed for anyone navigating the heavy weight of overwhelm, whether it stems from a single stressful event or the slow buildup of stress. In moments of burnout or high anxiety, it can be incredibly difficult to identify what we need to feel grounded again. This poster takes […]
I sat down with Dustin Cronan of Creating Connections: Piece by Piece for a follow-up interview about life on the autism spectrum. We discussed growing up and working on the spectrum, opinions on policy, and the urgent need for awareness. At the heart of it all: autistic and ADHD behaviors are human behaviors. With compassion, […]
Sam recently sat down with Dustin Cronan of Creating Connections: Piece by Piece for a heartfelt interview on autism. Together, they highlighted the importance of empathy, practical accommodations, and education—showing that when autistic voices are heard, communities grow more inclusive, supportive, and kind. Dustin Cronan is the founder of Creating Connections: Piece by Peace—a nonprofit […]
When feelings are big and overwhelming, our bodies and minds go into overdrive. The distress from our mind immediately affects our bodies, but the opposite is true too! We can do regulating actions to soothe our minds and emotion’s intensity. We aren’t trying to “get rid” of our emotions or distress, just regulate it to […]
Why do so many professionals insist on “deep breathing”?Because it has real, measurable benefits for your health, stress levels, and emotional regulation. Well, it has MANY health benefits source: The Benefits of Deep Breathing Article And yes — we’re all already breathing.But deep breathing is purposeful breathing. When you slow your inhale, pause, and lengthen […]
Designed to track one’s reaction to certain foods. We recommend reusing until the food item is prepared each way. Example: Start with eggs or potatoes to demonstrate how differently each item can be prepared. Store the sheets in a home or classroom binder. Aug. 20, 2025 Update: Apparently I can make templates!! 🎉❤️ Here is […]
