DNEA Resources for Families
This page offers resources specifically for families, including videos and resource guides on topics such as holidays and special events, using visual supports during medical and dental visits, neurodiversity-affirming autism interventions, and tips for traveling with autistic family members. These resources are designed to help families create supportive, inclusive experiences in everyday routines and on special occasions.
Holidays and Special Event Resources
While holidays are a time of joy and celebration, they can also be difficult for autistic youth. This guide provides strategies to help de-stress during the busy holiday season.
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This training reviews why holidays and special events can be particularly challenging for children with autism and their families or caregivers. It presents strategies to help reduce stress and challenging behaviors during these events.
Medical and Dental Visit Resources
This video highlights the importance of using visual supports in medical settings for autistic individuals. Visual supports help clarify expectations by making unfamiliar concepts, like medical procedures, more predictable and easier to understand.
Medical/Dental Vist Resource Guide Coming Soon!
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Travel
While traveling to new destinations can be a fun and exciting experience, it can also be challenging for youth with autism. This guide is designed to help families prepare for travel by planning ahead and using simple neurodiversity-affirming strategies.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Autism Interventions for Families
Autistic people and their families should feel empowered to pick and choose specific therapies that will help them meet their goals.