A COLLECTION OF EVERYDAY MOMENTS

Food and home

Everyday projects give people real decisions to make and ideas to share.

Choose a moment that matters to the communicator. Each activity below includes a setup idea, messages to explore, a variation and links to its board and existing download.

Making a sandwich

Offer familiar ingredients and an accessible preparation space. Let the communicator direct choices and the order of making.

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Pretend kitchen

Use toy food and dishes to open a pretend café. Let the person choose a role and what happens in the story.

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Pet care

Discuss a pet’s ordinary routine with a responsible adult. Let the person help choose a safe role in the activity.

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Cleanup together

Put a few items where their destinations are visible. Decide together what to keep out and what to put away.

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Lunch box

Open the lunch box together and discuss what is inside. Give the person room to request help or suggest a change.

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Birthday party

Talk about an actual or pretend celebration. Offer choices about activities, company and how much noise feels comfortable.

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Keep the conversation open

Activity pictures are one route into a conversation. Keep words for comments, questions, help and a different choice within reach. The person can choose another activity, pause or decline.

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