Autism Resources for Daylife
Introduction: It’s Not About the Taste If you have an autistic child, you probably know the “beige diet”: Chicken nuggets, french fries, crackers, plain pasta, white bread. Doctors might call this “picky eating” or...
Introduction: Cooking Without Words Imagine trying to assemble IKEA furniture using only a text manual written in a language you don’t speak fluently. That is what a traditional written recipe looks like to many...
TL;DR: The Best Quiet Kitchen Tools Blenders: Switch to an immersion (stick) blender for significantly less noise, or use a blender with a sound enclosure shield. Timers: Replace beeping oven timers with visual timers...
TL;DR: Visual Recipes in One Page Visual recipes turn each ingredient and step into a picture so non-verbal and autistic learners can cook without relying on text. Every visual recipe should have three parts:...
TL;DR: Quick Wins to De-Stress the Dinner Table Lower sensory load at the table by reducing background noise, using calmer tableware, and keeping only essential items out. Shorten and structure mealtimes with a visual...
A verified, non-commercial list of therapeutic apps. No ads, no in-app purchases, no affiliate links. Curated by the 101 autism Resource Team | Last Verified: October 2024 A Clinician’s Note on “Free” vs. “Freemium”...
A verified, non-commercial list of resources. No affiliate links.Curated by 101Autism.com Team | Last Verified: December, 2025 Finding comfortable sensory friendly clothing for autism can make a significant difference for autistic kids and adults...
Why the Kitchen Matters: The Sensory-Cooking Connection The Hidden Truth: Autism is not a behavioral disorder. It’s a sensory processing disorder with behavioral consequences. When a parent says, “My child only eats 5 foods,” what they’re often...
PDA Autism: 11 Signs of a “Demand-Avoidant” Profile (That Are Not Just Being Difficult) If you’re parenting (or are) an autistic person who melts down over brushing teeth, explodes when asked to get dressed,...
What Is a Weighted Blanket? A weighted blanket (also called a sensory blanket or gravity blanket) is designed to apply gentle, even pressure across your body. Unlike regular blankets, these contain weighted materials—typically glass...
