This page is dedicated to equipping families and friends with tools to help their loved ones develop and participate in the community. Scroll down to see resources such as success stories, fine and gross motor activities, sensory activities, and tip sheets.
SUCCESS STORIES
Part of the Frontiers of Flight success story
An example of a part of a success story
Success stories are typically a one-page tool that families can use to communicate to a loved one with autism the appropriate way to act in a social situation. It helps someone know what to expect in an unfamiliar place or situation with short descriptions and engaging images.
Click the links to access Success Stories from venues in Dallas:
Dallas Zoo (1 page) (en español) / Dallas Zoo (19 page)
Click the links to access general Success Stories that can be used in any outing:
PICTURE SCHEDULES
Example from the Nasher Sculpture Center
Picture schedules use images and descriptions to organize the day through the use of schedules and checklists. It emphasizes the order of specific events with or without specific time periods. These schedules provide structure so that neurodiverse visitors can feel confident and prepared to enter a new place.
Click the links to access picture schedules from venues in Dallas:
Gross motor skills
Tape road activity
Motor skills help us move and do everything from lifting a heavy book to picking up a pencil. Motor activities help your child develop those skills so that they have confidence and independence to complete tasks. Gross motor skills involve the use of large muscles of our torso, arms, and legs.
Click the links to access fun gross motor activities for families:
Fine Motor Skills
Paint bag activity
Lightning bug activity
Fine motor skills involve the use of small muscles in our hands and wrists. Click the links to access fun fine motor activities for families: Children use these skills to perform many tasks such as handwriting, using a fork, and buttoning their clothes.
Click the links to access fun fine motor activities for families:
SENSORY ACTIVITIES
Sensory Calm-Down Bottle materials
Sensory activities help children explore, play and create. These activities let children experience different types of sensory information which allows their brain to create stronger connections to process and respond to their environment. Click the links to access fun sensory activities for families:
TIP SHEETS
Click the links to access helpful handouts for families: