Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autistic individuals often thrive off routine and predictability and prefer to stay in familiar environments. However, it is important for autistic people and their family members to seek out a variety of environments so that they can gain exposure to different sensory experiences. Frequent outings build adaptability and encourages lifelong engagement within the communityView Resource
We don’t just talk with words — we also "talk" with our faces, hands, and how we move. This is called body language or nonverbal communication. It helps us connect and understand each other. For autistic people, body language can look a little different.View Resource
Inclusive Post-Secondary Education, or IPSE, is a program that helps students with intellectual or developmental disabilities go to college. These programs help students learn new things, make friends, and be part of college life.View Resource
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