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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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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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Piece by Peace, Hand in Hand: Talking Autism Together, Interview Part 1
Posted December 10, 2025
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,...
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Free POOF Poster: Strategies for Regulating the Body
Posted December 3, 2025
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...
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My Holiday Checklist (with examples)
Holiday Checklist
Posted November 26, 2025
The holidays can be tough for many neurodivergent folks. Planning ahead and communicating clearly can ease stress and prevent holiday blues. Use this free resource to help brainstorm conversations...
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Free Check-In Emotional Regulation Poster
Posted November 20, 2025
When we are feeling overwhelmed, it can be challenging to know what to do to help return to how you usually feel. It’s hard to think or know what is a reasonable action, and that’s...
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Free Paced Breathing Poster
Posted November 17, 2025
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...
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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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