Planning a Sensory-Friendly Easter
As Easter quickly approaches, parents of children with autism may wonder how to celebrate the holiday in a fun and sensory-friendly way. For kids on the autism spectrum, certain activities can cause sensory overload and trigger anxiety. However, plenty of autism-friendly Easter activities are creative ways to make the holiday enjoyable for everyone in the family. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Create a Sensory Bin:
Fill a large container with colorful plastic eggs containing little toys and treats such as Play-Doh, finger puppets, and candies; this will provide your child with an exciting visual stimulus while allowing them to explore different textures. You can even hide a few larger prizes at the bottom of the bin if your child needs extra motivation!
Make an Easter Card Craft:
Choose your child’s favorite character, like a Disney character or superhero. Use magazine pictures or online images to create an Easter-themed card featuring that character. This activity engages multiple senses. Your child looks at images and feels textures while cutting and gluing paper or fabric onto the cardstock.
Take Part in Outdoor Activities:
Spending time outdoors can energize children on the autism spectrum if they dress for the weather and avoid loud, busy areas. You could try a nature scavenger hunt, searching for leaves, flowers, and animals. Or, have an egg hunt in your backyard!
Celebrating Easter doesn’t have to be tricky for families with children on the autism spectrum. With these ideas, you can create fun yet autism-friendly Easter activities that will help make this special day enjoyable for everyone!
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