Autism Resources for Daylife
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...
