Sensory Tools and Communication • Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks Sensory Issues Guide
A practical guide to sensory differences that can help families think through sound, touch, movement, and daily regulation needs.
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Sensory Tools and Communication • Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks Visual Supports and Autism Guide
A family guide to using visual supports for daily routines, transitions, communication, and predictability at home or in school.
Sensory Tools and Communication • Tobii Dynavox
Boardmaker
A symbol-based tool families and educators often use to create visual supports, schedules, and communication materials for home and school.
Sensory Tools and Communication • Lakeshore Learning
Lakeshore Sensory Development Collection
A browseable collection of sensory balls, poppers, tactile toys, and early play tools families can look through when building a calmer home setup.
Sensory Tools and Communication • Nugget
Nugget Play Couch
A soft play couch families often use for forts, deep-pressure style cozy setups, gross motor play, and quieter indoor movement days.
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California guide
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Outings guide
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School Help • 6 links
California IEP and insurance guidance that feels easier to follow.
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Haircuts • 4 links
Barber, salon, and grooming support that feels more sensory-aware.
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Online Play • 2 links
Gaming spaces that feel more welcoming and interest-led.
Find autistic-friendly gaming and low-pressure online connection options families can explore from home.
PBS Picks • 2 links
Trusted PBS and PBS KIDS videos for regulation, learning, and conversation.
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Learning • 2 links
Simple at-home learning links for everyday growth.
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Caregiver Help • 4 links
Application and benefits links that help caregivers bring support home.
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Outings • 7 links
Theme park passes, quiet spaces, and park planning links in one place.
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Playplaces • 5 links
Spectrum-friendly places to jump, play, and explore with less pressure.
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Tools • 9 links
AAC, visual supports, fidgets, swings, and play tools to explore.
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Autism Speaks Sensory Issues Guide
Sensory Tools and Communication • Autism Speaks
A practical guide to sensory differences that can help families think through sound, touch, movement, and daily regulation needs.
Sensory guideAll agesFamilies, self-advocates, and supporters
Autism Speaks Visual Supports and Autism Guide
Sensory Tools and Communication • Autism Speaks
A family guide to using visual supports for daily routines, transitions, communication, and predictability at home or in school.
Visual supportsAll agesParents, caregivers, and educators
Boardmaker
Sensory Tools and Communication • Tobii Dynavox
A symbol-based tool families and educators often use to create visual supports, schedules, and communication materials for home and school.
Visual supportsAll agesFamilies, educators, and support teams
Lakeshore Sensory Development Collection
Sensory Tools and Communication • Lakeshore Learning
A browseable collection of sensory balls, poppers, tactile toys, and early play tools families can look through when building a calmer home setup.
Play toolsEarly years (0-5)Young children, school-age children, and caregivers
Nugget Play Couch
Sensory Tools and Communication • Nugget
A soft play couch families often use for forts, deep-pressure style cozy setups, gross motor play, and quieter indoor movement days.
Play furnitureSchool age (6-12)Children and caregivers
Proloquo2Go
Sensory Tools and Communication • AssistiveWare
A widely used AAC app families can explore when a child or adult needs speech support, language modeling, or another way to communicate more clearly.
AAC appAll agesChildren, adults, families, and speech teams
Southpaw Disc Swing
Sensory Tools and Communication • Southpaw
A movement tool families and therapists may consider when a child seeks spinning, vestibular input, and full-body sensory play.
Movement toolsSchool age (6-12)Families, therapists, and support teams
TD Snap
Sensory Tools and Communication • Tobii Dynavox
An AAC app with multiple page sets, touch and switch access, and family-friendly tools for building communication support.
AAC appAll agesChildren, adults, families, and speech teams
Tangle BrainTools
Sensory Tools and Communication • Tangle Creations
A fidget option families can browse when they want something twistable and hand-based for focus, movement, or quiet regulation support.
FidgetsAll agesChildren, teens, adults, and families