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Hussman Institute for Autism

www.hussmanautism.org
www.scaffolds.org Our vision is a world where differently-abled individuals are valued as equals, embraced, and included.

The Institute provides open-access resources, training, information, and program models built upon positive supports, presumed
competence, scaffolded learning, and community engagement.

10/27/2026

A trick-or-treating communication card to make your Halloween more of and welcoming to your friend or family member with autism!

*This communication card can be printed double-sided so that the trick-or-treater has an accessible way to communicate!

Print pages 1&3 front and back or 2&3 front and back:
https://canva.link/vw1n1kzudyoxk7n

10/26/2026

A Halloween communication board and social story to prepare for trick-or-treating and an Halloween!

10/22/2026

If your student with autism is trying to leave or avoid an activity, consider why they might be trying to leave, rather than focusing on stopping the behavior.
Do they need help? Do they need additional or different supports? Are they overwhelmed and in need of a break?

10/12/2026

Some kids with autism want to make a choice, but their body doesn't always respond the way they intend.

Here are some tips on supporting body awareness and movement to support kids with autism in choosing intentionally.

10/07/2026

A kid's guide to

10/01/2026

A few additional accommodations at a doctor’s appointment could include:
- being able to check in about how long the wait may be
- being able to shorten an exam if needed, when medically safe
- requesting notice before being touched or examined

09/24/2026

Presuming competence does not mean assuming that someone knows or has been exposed to everything.

Presuming competence includes teaching and expanding knowledge and experiences, while also speaking respectfully and age-appropriately.

09/17/2026

visual supports to help kids with autism communicate where and how much they might hurt during a doctor’s appointment

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

All kids have different ways of communicating that a person or a friendship matters to them! A friendship with a person with autism can and should look different than a friendship with a neurotypical person.

Address

6021 University Boulevard, Ste 490
Ellicott City, MD
21043

Telephone

+14438602580

Website

http://www.hussmanautism.org/

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