Free Downloadable Resources
Start Here — But Don’t Stop Here
You Don’t Have to Wait to Begin
Every child is unique — and no free resource will ever replace the expertise of your Behavior Consultant, Behavior Analyst, or interventionist. They know your child’s needs best and can help you create tools tailored just for them.
But here’s the thing: you don’t have to wait to start.
Waiting for an appointment. Waiting for a diagnosis. Waiting for services to kick in — those pauses can feel endless. These tools are here to help you move forward now.
Think of them as your practice field. Use them to try new strategies, build routines, and learn what works in real life. Then, bring those insights to your consultant or interventionist so together, you can create even better, more personalized tools.
This is your starting point — not your final stop.
Welcome to the beginning of something better.
🌱 Reflection & Inspiration
- Things I Wish I Knew (by Alex Lesage) — A letter from Alex about shifting from “fixing” to supporting, and the lessons learned along the way. Start here if you’re new.
💬 Advocacy & Teamwork
- How to Team Up With Your Interventionist — A guide to building strong communication and teamwork with your child’s Behaviour Consultant (BC) and Behaviour Interventionist (BI).
- How to Advocate to Extended Family — Tips for educating relatives, shutting down unhelpful comments, and setting boundaries without guilt.
- How to Advocate for Your Child Without Burning Bridges — A field guide for pushing systems to deliver without being dismissed as “too difficult.”
- What to Say at Your Next Team Meeting — Phrases, prep steps, and questions that help parents speak with clarity and authority in IEPs or support meetings.
🏡 Home & Daily Life
- How to Make Your Home Match Your Child’s Support Goals — Practical steps to align your language, routines, and spaces with therapy strategies at home.
- How to Regulate Yourself When Your Kid Is Melting Down — Tools to stay grounded, repair after snapping, and model emotional regulation during tough moments.
Communication Without Words — Connection strategies for non-verbal or semi-verbal kids using gestures, routines, mirroring, and play.
The 5-Minute Reset / Reconnect — A quick ritual to pause, breathe, and co-regulate with your child in overwhelming moments.
- Proud to Be Me: Affirmation Mirror — A DIY activity to create a personalized mirror frame that builds your child’s confidence and self-worth.
🎉 Events & Family Support
How to Talk to Your Child About Their Autistic Sibling — Simple scripts and strategies for explaining autism to siblings in age-appropriate, honest, and reassuring ways.
- Autism-Friendly Holiday Planner — A sensory-friendly event checklist and planning guide to survive holidays and family gatherings.
- Build Your Own Family FAQ Sheet — A customizable one-pager to share with relatives so your child’s needs are understood and respected.
📊 Tracking & Planning Tools
How to Track Progress When It Doesn’t Look Like Progress — A reframing guide to spot and record the small, invisible wins that show real growth.
The Meltdown Journal — A printable log for parents and kids to track triggers, emotions, calming tools, and small victories.
Safe Space Weekly Planner — A weekly template to balance routines, sensory breaks, and connection time in family life.