Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Masking, also referred to as camouflaging, is when autistic people change their behavior to better “fit in” with their social environment. It can help autistic people interact with others but it can also cause mental distress to the autistic person.View Resource
Autistic people who are very sensitive to food textures might eat a lot of "ultra-processed foods." Ultra-processed foods are foods that have been significantly changed from their original form by undergoing extensive industrial food processing.View Resource
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
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