Homeschooling is a great way for parents to provide an education to meet the individual needs of their children. This can be especially helpful when your child is on the autism spectrum. Homeschooling autistic children can be challenging but also extremely rewarding.
Before starting, it is important to understand how to meet the needs of the autistic child. Autism spokesperson, Temple Grandin, has great teaching tips for children and adults with autism.
No matter what route you take, it is always great to have a collection of free resources available. We have compiled a list of some of our favorites for you!
Free Resources for Autistic Learners
34 Special needs Books for Encouragement and Instruction
Find books to help you and your children during your homeschooling journey. This list contains books for on parenting special needs, books for children about special needs, and books to help with homeschooling special needs.
Educational Resources for Special Needs
Free printable picture cards to help with schedules, practice communication, or tell stories.
English Resources for Autism Teachers
Free printables for teaching English. Includes phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
Fun Activity Ideas for Children with Autism
Ten fun activity ideas that encourage exploration and provide sensory experiences.
Free Calm Down Kit Printables
Calm down kits can be helpful in teaching your child to cope and self-regulate. These printable can help get you started with making ready to use calm down kits.
Five Free Songs for Pre- and Emerging Verbal Learners
Five free songs to help encourage your child to practice their speech.
Free Printable Math Centers for K-5 & Autism Units
Free printables for geometry, algebra, money, number recognition, and more.
Learning Games for Kids
Free educational videos, songs, and online games.
Minecraft & Autism
Use Minecraft as a learning tool for teaching concepts such as self-awareness, self-control, and planning with this free series.
****Online Support Groups
Find a place to ask questions, get recommendations, and support with this list of online support groups.
Playdough Stamping Activities
A collection of activities to help your children practice fine motor skills with easy to find items and playdough!
Practical Autism Free Printables
A large collection of free printables! This site provides resources for word/picture associations, scheduling helpers, math activity printables, vocabulary, and much more.
Printable Pointing Books
Free printable to help build communication skills and practice pointing communication.
Sensory Ideas for Kids with Autism
It is common for children on the autism spectrum to have difficulty with sensory stimulation. Sensory activities can help these children train their brain on how to react with different sensations. Here are 101 sensory ideas to help!
Sesame Street and Autism
Find information on autism, videos for children, tips for parents, and free online story-book We’re Amazing.
Today I feel… Daily Emotion Activity
Help your child talk about emotions and learn facial cues with this free printable. (This site also offers other great printables for various hands-on activities that you might want to check out)
