Parent Autism Resources - Many Free or Less Expensive, but very Effective for most, Please Share: 2018

Because of potential breathing difficulties, it is NOT recommended to place a person with autism or other developmental disabilities on the ground, face down, unless ABSOLUTELY necessary.

I would recommend sewing the weights in, not just pocketed in.

Shopping with autism: Can you and s/he make it to the end?
   Find times to shop when there are fewer distractions and/or stores/restaurants with soft lighting, soft music, low noise, and fewer people and distractions. You may want to see if your child does better with sun glasses. I use cocoon sunglasses for a very different reason, but while they may not be the most flattering, they are functional and there are some styles more flattering than others. They provide better buffering for peripheral distractions. You may also want to try ear muffs or ear plugs to reduce noise or ear plugs with a calming music. See what works best. Sometimes a hoodie can also be helpful to reduce distractions. You may want to try using a weighted vest while shopping.
   Don't try everything at once. Try one thing on an easy trip, then try another, then add or mix strategies. See what works for you and your child.
   Some types of lighting and noises can be especially difficult for people with Autism or other sensory difficulties.
   Your own level of stress or calm can also have a huge impact on your child. Use good relaxation techniques for yourself. You may want to try just 10 minutes a day of yoga and perhaps do this before and after a shopping trip.
   Make sure, to the extent possible that both you and your child have had a good nights sleep and have daily food security. This means, all the necessary nutrients and no crap.
   Use systematic desensitization during shopping. Try something short and easy at first. Over time build up to more difficult situations but avoiding the most difficult and maintain the strategies, such as those listed above, that help.

Good information, but there is more to the fundamental difficulties of people with ASD than just those mentioned.

ABA is not the only way, but early detection and intensive intervention using evidence based practice is crucial.

If you use a glitter bottle, I would recommend a plastic bottle, and preferably one very difficult or impossible to reopen.

Remember, safety is always first.

Not promoting a particular product. This is just an example.

Do not try this yourself!

I want to add one thing here. If you never introduce sugary sweet foods or simple carbs to your child in the first place, they won't demand them instead of healthy foods.

I'm not trying to sell any particular product. This is just an example of all-terrain wheelchairs. If you watch the video, and you are interested, you can use the search engine to look up all-terrain wheelchairs for more options.