Activities to Support Development

Resources are provided for informational purposes and do not indicate a specific endorsement by

Colonial IU 20 or the Autistic Support program.

Speech Development

• Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development
• Activities/Toys for Speech Development
• Sound Production
• Speech Therapy At Home: 30 apps, books, games, toys and websites
• Summer Fun Activities

Social Development

• Six Skills to Build through Play
• Community Activities to Develop Social Skills
• How to Help Your Child Transition Smoothly

Cognitive Development

• Tips and Ideas to Help Children Learn the Colors
• Tips and Ideas to Help Children Attend to Task

Physical Development

• Gross Motor Skills
• Fine Motor Skills
• Sensory Activities
• Fun Easy Recipes
• Introduction to Sensory Integration
• Growing Hands on Kids website

Self-Help Development

• Motivating Children to Learn Self-Help Skills
• Potty Training
• Tips and Ideas for Potty Training
• Potty Training Tips for Special Needs Child
• Sleep Tips
• Naptime/Bedtime Tips
• Dressing
• Eating

Social-Emotional Development & Challenging Behaviors

• Tips and Ideas for Dealing with Behavior
• Reinforcing Children
• How to Use Positive Language to Improve Behavior
• Challenging Behaviors
• 115+ Emotional Regulation Strategies for Kids
• Plan Activities to Reduce Problem Behaviors
• Transition Smoothly Between Places and Activities
• Early Social Emotional Development