Learning to Share: How to Teach a Child to Share

Two young girls sitting on a couch, and one of the young girls is holding a play vegetable and extending her arm towards the other girl. This implies she is learning to share.

Learning to Share: How to Teach a Child to Share Sharing is a fundamental social skill most children typically acquire as they grow and interact with others. It’s an important aspect of building positive relationships and navigating social situations. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning to share can present unique challenges. In this […]

Autism and Transitions: Navigating Smooth Transitions for Individuals With ASD

For those on the autism spectrum, transitioning from one task to another can be difficult. To navigate smooth transitions, planning can help. This picture is of a chalkboard, and it says "Do something different" which can help someone with ASD better understand transitioning tasks.

Autism and Transitions: Navigating Smooth Transitions for Individuals With ASD At Blue Parachute, we understand the unique challenges individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may face during transitions between activities. Smoothly transitioning is a crucial aspect of learning skills, and we’re here to provide insights and strategies for navigating these transitions effectively. This blog will […]

Using Visual Schedules for Autism: Enhancing Learning Through Structure

A chalkboard that is a blank slate and says "Schedule" at the top, indicating that this device can be used as a visual schedule by someone on the autism spectrum.

Using Visual Schedules for Autism: Enhancing Learning Through Structure At Blue Parachute, we provide practical resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to learn and develop essential skills. One valuable tool in the realm of learning skills training is the use of visual schedules. If you’re seeking information about visual schedules for autism, you’re […]

Taking Turns: Enhancing Play and Social Skills for Autism

Taking Turns: Enhancing Play and Social Skills for Autism At Blue Parachute, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in developing essential communication, interaction, and social engagement skills. One critical skill that forms the foundation of successful social interactions is taking turns. In this blog, we will delve into the significance […]

Learning With ASD: How Do You Identify an Object?

An image of a white puzzle with one piece missing, but a yellow puzzle piece which says "Identify" hovers over it. This implies that an object is being identified.

Learning With ASD: How Do You Identify an Object? Blue Parachute is committed to providing valuable resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One of the learning skills we focus on is how to identify objects. For those on the autism spectrum, developing the ability to identify and understand objects is fundamental to improved […]

Teaching to Respond to Greetings – How to Respond to Hello

A young boy wearing a red long-sleeved shirt, white pants, and sneakers, is waving his left hand. This implies that he is being taught how to respond to hello.

Teaching to Respond to Greetings – How to Respond to Hello At Blue Parachute, we understand the importance of social interactions for individuals on the autism spectrum. One of the essential communication skills is learning how to respond to greetings. If you’re wondering, “How do you teach an autistic child to respond?” or “How do […]

How Do You Teach an Autistic Child to Ask Questions?

A young brown-haired boy with his fingers on his chin, and a chalkboard before him with multiple question marks is behind him. This indicates he is thinking of questions, and it helps illustrate the subject of this piece, "How do you tach an autistic child to ask questions?"

How Do You Teach an Autistic Child to Ask Questions? At Blue Parachute, as providers of online autism home support services, we understand the importance of communication skills for individuals on the autism spectrum. Are you wondering, “How do you teach an autistic child to ask questions?” Teaching an autistic child to ask questions can […]

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Teaching How to Make Snacks

A young boy wearing a striped sweater with a green apron with blue trim worn on top us three smaller bows, one larger bowls, and some shells from brown eggs in front of him. He is grabbing one of the smaller bowls with his left hand, and about to grab a blue spoon, which is laying inside that bowl, with his right hand. This illustrates teaching how to make snacks when someone is on the autism spectrum.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Teaching How to Make Snacks At Blue Parachute, we recognize the importance of developing essential life skills for individuals on the autism spectrum. One such skill is learning how to make snacks. Teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to prepare their own snacks not only promotes independence but also enhances their […]

Using Positive Reinforcement

The blog discusses using positive reinforcement, and the image is a smiley face surrounded by sad or confused faces. This implies that positive reinforcement can help people.

Using Positive Reinforcement When supporting children on the autism spectrum, using positive reinforcement is a critical strategy that can make a world of difference. At Blue Parachute, we understand the unique challenges and potential of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our exclusive video library, developed based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, provides parents, […]