Autism awareness activities

AACC-ASA thanks parents Teresa Rimel and Jennie Hannebohn, who developed hands-on activities and displays to commemorate Autism Awareness Month at Point Pleasant Elementary School. They have made many of their materials available here, for our members to use to coordinate autism awareness programs at other schools or within their communities.

• Sensory stations: A five-part activity that simulates the sensory overload ASD kids experience, including:
  • What is sensory overload? handout
  • Sensory stations guide
  • Sensory stations student worksheet
  • Materials for five activities:
    1. Sight
    2. Sound
    3. Touch
    4. Smell
    5. Taste
• Displays:
  • Sentence strips, which can be grouped on a bulletin board or spread throughout hallways
  • Bulletin boards
  • Teacher's lounge poster