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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.

Please use what we’ve built. Share it. Pass it on. Your voice matters.

Together, we’re building a brighter future where every neurodivergent person receives the tools they need to succeed.

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Self-Care Game
Self-care is such a hard concept to understand, and I don’t think anyone ever takes the time to...
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Recent Resources

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Sensory Overload: It’s Real and Needs Support
Posted December 5, 2025
You aren’t alone. Some of the most anxiety inducing questions that autistic and ADHD people ask themselves are: Is what I am feeling real? Am I over-exaggerating? Will it always hurt?
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Meltdown Plan PPT and Video
Posted March 4, 2025
While meltdowns themselves cannot be controlled, we can choose our actions leading up to the meltdown and communicate our needs before the meltdown. Feel free to share this with parents, teachers,...
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Food Safety Tips #1: Cutting Gloves
Posted January 28, 2026
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...
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Pronoun Signs
Posted January 28, 2026
Working on speech doesn’t have to be difficult, in fact it can be as easy as watching a movie or a TV show with your kid! We made Pronoun Signs that your little one can lift to describe...
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Free Custom Meltdown Plan
Posted January 23, 2026
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...
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All-In-One Transition Boards
Posted January 21, 2026
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...
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Recovery Check In Poster
Free Recovery Check-In Poster
Posted January 2, 2026
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...
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Piece by Peace, Hand in Hand: Talking Autism Together, Interview Part 2
Posted December 17, 2025
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...
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Videos

Video lessons and interviews

Transition Boards

Communication can be a barrier in autistic families. By using different methods of communication through pictures, you will find routines will get easier.

The Essentials

Resources that support autonomy skill building and independent skill building.

Support Charts

Charts that support ADHD/ASD students in the classroom or at home.

Speech Support

Print outs or helpful videos and charts specifically aiming to help children needing speech therapy.

Occupational Support

Resources that are perfect in either in special education classroom, at home, or for occupational therapy.

Food Journal Series

Cooking on the spectrum is a huge challenge—balancing sensory input, energy, and safety can feel overwhelming. To make it easier, we’re sharing monthly accessible recipes and safety tips tailored for neurodivergent needs. We believe everyone deserves to feel confident and safe in the kitchen.

Focus Boards

Building certain routines can be difficult because of the amount of sensory input being provided by the activity and environment. Focus boards help refocus students.

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