Autism Resources for Daylife
Why Blender Noise Is More Than Just an Annoyance in Autism Households If you’ve seen your child cover their ears, you might already understand. They retreat from the kitchen the moment you reach for...
TL;DR: Quick Wins for a Calmer Kitchen Lower noise by using only one loud appliance at a time, adding felt pads to chairs, and keeping headphones available. Soften light with warm LED bulbs, dimmers,...
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: 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...
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...
