Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Sensory rooms are carefully designed environments that provide users with a range of sensory experiences in a safe and relaxed way. They allow users to explore touch, sight, taste, smell, hearing, balance, movement, and internal/external body awareness all at their own pace.View Resource
The American Psychological Association defines a person with savantism, or a savant, as someone who has an intellectual disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who also demonstrates exceptional, often isolated, cognitive abilities.View Resource
For autistic people, communication can be difficult. Some learn to speak and communicate verbally while others may be predominantly nonverbal.View Resource
Meltdowns are involuntary responses that autistic people have to stressful and overwhelming environments. Meltdowns usually happen when an autistic person feels like they cannot escape a stressful situation or cannot express their concerns.View Resource
Elopement is when a child leaves a safe area without permission and it can lead to dangerous accidents and outcomes. Approximately 50% of autistic children have tried to elope. Understanding why autistic children elope and implementing strategies to prevent it are crucial steps in ensuring their safety.View Resource