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Halloween Costume Recommendations for Kids with Autism: Making Dressing Up More Comfortable

Halloween is a fun and exciting time for many families, but for children with autism, wearing a Halloween costume can sometimes be challenging: They may be tight, itchy, heavy, noisy, restrictive, or made from unfamiliar materials. Masks can feel uncomfortable around the face, and hats, wigs, makeup, or accessories may introduce new sensory experiences. For some children, simply getting into

Success Story: Helping Aidan Overcome His Toothbrushing Resistance

Something as familiar as brushing your teeth can involve unfamiliar sensations, changes in routine, sounds, textures, or feelings that make the activity difficult to accept, and for some children with autism it can feel overwhelming.  For one ABLE client, whom we will call Aidan to protect his privacy, toothbrushing had become a significant challenge. What started as resistance to brushing

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