Our latest blog features insights from Chris Wade, an experienced Speech and Language Therapist, on supporting autistic children with communication, emotions, and daily living skills. Chris explains the different layers of communication, common challenges autistic children face, and practical strategies parents can try at home — from visual supports and AAC to the Zones of Regulation and comic strip conversations. He also highlights the importance of collaboration between families, schools, and professionals. At Jam Up!, we’re proud to provide tools that complement this approach, helping children build independence in everyday life.

This blog and video share psychology student Candela Perez Castellanos’s internship with Jam Up!, where she helped design the new “Pack Your Bag” task, carried out research with families and professionals, and explored topics such as autism, neurodiversity, and stigma. Her reflections highlight Jam Up!’s role in supporting autistic children with daily routines and independence.

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Breathing techniques can be a powerful tool to help autistic children manage stress, regulate emotions, and feel calmer in everyday life. Occupational Therapist Gemma Carlier shares practical, playful, and sensory-friendly strategies that families can easily try at home or school.