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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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Speech Bubbles
Posted October 31, 2025
These ASL sentence stems can be placed on folders and used to practice some common phrases kids will be using in the classroom. (more…)
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Seasons Numbers and Letters
Posted August 25, 2025
These seasonal letters can be used to support learning about the seasons while studying letters or numbers. Have them separate and sort by season or dig to find all 4 seasons of each letter...
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Food-Review-Worksheet
Food Journal Worksheet
Posted August 13, 2025
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...
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Thick Lined Drawings
Posted July 30, 2025
Useful for OT: Drawings with thicker lines. (more…)
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Pronoun Bookmarks
Posted March 25, 2025
Pronouns for many autistic kids is a struggle to learn. It’s easier to call things by their name or to not bother with pronouns at all. But pronouns are indeed an important skill to learn!...
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Emotional Regulation PPT
Posted March 4, 2025
After getting new followers, I was inspired to do a new resource based on emotional regulation. My experience is based on being autistic/adhd, a mom to two autistic/ashd kids, and a former...
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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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