Blog #119~ Autism Survival Kit
Recently I was reading a Facebook post. It was a poll, asking parents to name their number one necessity item needed for their child with autism. This got me thinking what would I include in an autism survival kit? My son Nick, is 21 years old and has Down syndrome and autism. Here is a list of 21 things that you might want to pack in that survival kit. Note, the last 4 are MY essentials 🙂
- Rug shampoo machine
- Plumbers snake
- Paper towels in bulk
- Deadbolt or key pad locks
- Child proof locks and rubber bands for cabinets
- Noise canceling earphones
- Weighted blankets
- Swing set
- Mini trampoline
- Essential oils with a diffuser
- Chewy tubes
- Figit toys and stim objects
- Melatonin
- Back up iPads and iPods
- Laminator for PEC pictures and schedules
- Nail polish remover
- Back up clothes for trips and community outings
- Coffee
- Wine
- Earplugs
- A good sense of humor
Figit toys…..
Transition Timer….
Laminated PECS pictures….
This is why I included nail polish remover….
School is going to be out for the summer. ESY (Extended School Year is a short day), so arm yourselves and be ready. What is YOUR necessity item that you would add to the kit? I’d love to hear it! That’s what is in my noggin this week.
~Teresa
Down Syndrome with a Slice of Autism 
I always have a giggle when I remember the time you showed up in Chicago for girls night out and had to empty the PEC picture cards out of your purse. If I recall, we probably could have used them later in the evening.