Autism ToolKit

01/26/2026

Miracle League in Whitfield County has some great events coming up for autistic people and families in North Georgia!

Upcoming announcements! Save the date for our upcoming local events. Feel free to share, these are open to the public.

Details to follow on Social Media.

01/01/2026

🎆✨ Hello, 2026! ✨🎆

A new year is here, and with it comes fresh opportunities for growth, learning, and connection. To our autistic community members, caregivers, and professionals: we see you, we value you, and we’re honored to support you.

Whether you’re welcoming 2026 with excitement, caution, or somewhere in between, we hope this year brings greater understanding and personal growth. Thank you for being part of the Autism Toolkit community.

Here’s to a year of support, inclusion, and celebrating every step forward 💙

— www.autismtoolkit.org

12/31/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year’s Eve from The Autism Toolkit! ✨🎉

As we say goodbye to this year and welcome a new one, we’re grateful for our incredible families, caregivers, professionals, and community. Thank you for trusting and supporting The Autism Toolkit throughout the year.

Wishing you a safe, calm, and meaningful New Year’s Eve, and a year ahead filled with hope, growth, and support. 💙

— www.autismtoolkit.org

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from The Autism Toolkit! ✨🎄

Wishing all of our families, caregivers, professionals, and community members a joyful and peaceful Christmas. Thank you for being part of the Autism Toolkit community and for all you do to support autistic individuals every day.

May your holiday be filled with warmth, understanding, and moments that matter most. ❤️

— The team at www.autismtoolkit.org

12/24/2025

Wishing our families, caregivers, professionals, and community a calm, joyful Christmas Eve. May the evening bring comfort, connection, and moments that feel just right for you and your loved ones.

Thank you for being part of our Autism Toolkit community. ❤️
— www.autismtoolkit.org

12/04/2025

The Autism ToolKit Needs You!

We're writing an article on navigating TRICARE when you have an autistic child. We have a draft written, but we need people who have experience with TRICARE to review what we wrote.

Do you have experience with TRICARE?

Are you willing to be a reviewer?

If your answer is yes and yes, let us know in the comments section or shoot us a DM!

Thank You!

12/03/2025

🎄✨ Looking for autism-friendly holiday events this season? We’ve put together a 2025 Christmas Events Guide for Autistic People and Families - and it’s packed with festive fun!

You’ll find sensory-friendly Santas, holiday parties, caroling events, adaptive gaming, and more across Greater Georgia and the Atlanta metro area. We’ve also included virtual options for families who prefer to celebrate from home.

Browse the full list and find the holiday event that’s right for your family! 🎅
➡️ https://www.autismtoolkit.org/resources/

12/03/2025

🎄✨ Our December Events Calendar is LIVE and it’s full of holiday fun! ✨🎄

We’ve gathered holiday events happening all across Georgia, so families everywhere can find something festive and welcoming close to home. From sensory-friendly celebrations to community gatherings, there’s something for everyone this season.

And if you prefer to join from home, we also have many FREE virtual events you can take part in from anywhere.

Explore everything December has to offer:
📅 www.autismtoolkit.org/events

11/27/2025

🧡🍁 **Happy Thanksgiving from AutismToolkit.org!** 🍁🧡

To all of our families with autistic children, teens, and adults, we’re wishing you a day filled with comfort, connection, and moments of joy that feel right for *your* family.

Holidays can look different for everyone, and that’s what makes them meaningful. Whether today is quiet and cozy or full of loved ones, we hope it brings peace, warmth, and time with the people who support and understand you most.

Thank you for being part of our community. We are grateful for you today and every day!

🦃💛 **Happy Thanksgiving!**
— *The AutismToolkit.org Team*

11/26/2025

Holiday Guide for Autistic Kids: Making the Season More Predictable, Calm, and Joyful!

The holidays can be magical, but they can also be overwhelming for autistic children. Changes in routine, unfamiliar people, travel, sensory overload, and shifting family schedules can all add stress during what’s supposed to be a joyful time.

Our new Holiday Guide for Autistic Kids walks caregivers through:
✨ Why the holidays can be challenging
✨ Practical strategies to make the season feel predictable
✨ Tips for preparing your child for changes and travel
✨ How to use visual schedules, social stories, downtime, and more
✨ Ways to help relatives understand your child’s needs

With a little planning and support, your family can create a holiday season that balances joy, comfort, and calm.

👉 Read the full guide here: https://www.autismtoolkit.org/resource/holiday-guide-for-autistic-kids/
❤️ Share with someone who might find this helpful!

11/19/2025

REMINDER! Our EarliPoint ECHO happening TODAY at noon! EarliPoint is an eye tracking technology that can detect autism in children from the comfort of the pediatrician's office. Georgia Medicaid accepts EarliPoint results, so Earlipoint can get kids into early intervention services!

This session is FREE and you can participate virtually.

It's not too late to sign up!

Sign up here: https://www.georgiaruralhealth.org/pro.../rural-autism-echo/

11/14/2025

📣 Don’t miss our upcoming Rural Autism ECHO session!

On November 19th, we’ll be presenting on EarliPoint, an FDA-authorized eye-tracking technology that can make autism diagnosis easier and more convenient for families—especially in rural communities.

EarliPoint collects eye-gazing data while a child watches short videos, giving clinicians objective insights into social and non-verbal development. That means families may no longer need to travel long distances or wait months for a specialist appointment. Faster, closer-to-home evaluation tools are becoming a reality.

If you’re a healthcare provider, educator, or community partner working to improve early autism identification, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

👉 Join the Rural Autism ECHO and learn how tools like EarliPoint can reduce barriers for families.

👉 Sign up to learn more about EarliPoint here: https://www.georgiaruralhealth.org/project-echo/rural-autism-echo/