Matching Activities
/Matching can teach learning and focus and are great for young kids with autism and typical preschoolers as well!
There are many websites with printables to make these matching activities.
General Parenting Interventions and Behavior Tips
Categories/Topics
Click on the heading topic to see articles/blog posts on that topic. Click the specific articles on sub topics below. A * (star asterisk) indicates the article/blog post contains a free download tip sheet or worksheet.
General Behavior
Function of behavior: why is the child doing this
Sensory or Behavior?
123 Magic/Not Listening to Directions
Error Correction
Consequences and Discipline
“If I have to tell you one more time!”
Environmental/Physical problems that cause behavior
Pick your battles!
Sensory or Behavior, Sensory overview
Feelings by Age
Specific Behaviors
Aggression
When your child says “I Hate you!”
Attention-Seeking behaviors
Feeding problems
Whining
Lying
Cursing
Arguing
Disrespect/Backtalk
Sleep problems
Potty training, Encropresis(soiling) behavior, Bed Wetting, Potty Training: readiness, tips, strategies
Behavior Charts
First/Then chart
Rewards and Consequences
Angry Birds reward chart
Volume Management chart
Keep Working slider
Traffic light behavior chart
Autism
Social Skills for Autism/Aspergers
Matching activity to teach focus, “Put in” activities
Teaching Language skills
Morning Routines with Picture Schedules
Social Stories
Anxiety
Anxiety: tips for parents
Food allergies and anxiety
Shy, Sensory-Avoidant, Social Anxiety
Selective Mutism
Panic Attack Advice*
Coping Strategies List*
OCD or not
Breathing Exercises for children *
Breathing exercises for strong emotions
Starting at a new school
Separation Anxiety
Anxiety about going new places
ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
ODD tips for parents
Depression
Positive Self-Talk
Depression in Young Children: signs and symptoms
Depression Coping Strategies
Anger
Emotionality/Meltdowns Tips for parents
Anger Management
Coping Strategies List*
Breathing exercises*
“Frozen” theme coping strategies
ADHD
ADHD tips for parents
ADHD tips for teachers
Using a Fidget, Fidgets for Focus
Matching activities to teach focus to preschoolers
Morning Routines with Picture Schedules
Timers
Executive Functioning
Executive Functioning explanation
Goal Setting, Goal Worksheet *
Autism
Social Skills for Autism/Aspergers
Matching activity to teach focus, “Put in” activities
Teaching Language skills
Morning Routines with Picture Schedules
Social Stories
Social Skills
Making Friends at a New School
Bullying: How to help, Bullying, or not?, Tattling or Telling?
Losing a Game
Social Skills for Autism/Aspergers
Social stories
Communication
Getting Kids to Talk
Communicating with teens and children
Communication picture game
Teaching Language skills
Communication and Following Directions ‘Barrier’ games
College/Jobs
College Choices
College Application steps for teens
Finding a job tips for teens and young adults
School
When your child hates writing*
Pencil problems tips
Using a Fidget tool, Fidgets for Focus
Homework organizer worksheet *
Homework Battles
Starting at a new school
Family Issues
Siblings messing with each others things
Sibling of a child with special needs*
Sibling Fights*
Homework Battles
Boredom problems, Bored List *, Local Activities *
Parenting Issues
Screen Time
Teaching Kids to be Grateful
Appropriate Sexual Development in Children
Mom tribe
Getting on the same page (parents/coparents)
Divorced Coparenting tips (and worksheet for kids)*
Chores: suggestions per age
Your ‘job’ as a stay-at-home parent
You’re not a bad mom if…
What if the baby isn’t healthy?
Other
No Social Media/Feeling Left out
Medication for Mental Health/Behavior issues and Children
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