Anyone who works with children—or has children of their own—is probably familiar with the pushing, shoving, whining, and complaints that happen when someone gets a little too close. “He’s touching me!” “She’s in my spot!” “Move over!” Personal space comes up during everything from circle time to a trip in the car. When children have different movement, attention, sensory, or anxiety-related needs, figuring out a comfortable amount of space can become even more complicated. In

TL;DR: Kindergarten Readiness Isn’t Just About ABCs Kindergarten readiness for autistic preschoolers includes social and emotional skills — not just academics. Many autistic children benefit from direct, explicit teaching of social skills before kindergarten. Emotional regulation, communication, flexibility, peer interaction, and independence matter most. Download the free Autism Social Skills Checklist at the end of this post. Table of Contents Why Are Social Skills More Imp

Time to Read: 7–8 minutes Helping an autistic preschooler manage big emotions isn’t about “fixing behavior.” It’s about supporting them in understanding their body’s messages and learning what they can do—step by step—to feel better when things feel overwhelming. Many families come looking for coping skills for autistic preschoolers because their child experiences emotions intensely, struggles to identify what they’re feeling, or doesn’t yet have the language to ask for help