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Downloadable Guides & Activities

Looking for some family-friendly resources? We’ve got you covered! From activities to parent guides, you’ll find everything you need right here at Midwest. Click on any guide or activity below to be taken to a downloadable, printer-friendly version. Share your completed word searches, coloring pages, and more on social media. Tag us @midwestautismcenter!

A Guide to Autism Terminology

New to the Autism community? Check out this helpful glossary of terms you’re likely to encounter on your journey!

Halloween Word Find

Share the spooky season with your friends and family by hunting for Halloween words and treats!

Severe Weather Word Find Activity

Introduce your kiddo to the terms associated with severe weather in the Midwest with this fun word search activity. 

Emergency Preparedness Kit Coloring Sheet + Instructions

Don’t wait to teach your child about navigating emergencies. Use this coloring sheet to start the conversation. 

My Flight: A Social Narrative

This Social Narrative can help your child learn about taking a trip and visiting an airport!

Road Trip Bingo

Road Trips can be exciting, but also long for some kiddos. Pass back this Bingo card with a few crayons and let them color in what they see out their windows!

Summer Vacation
Bingo

What are you doing during summer vacation? Maybe you’re taking a trip, or maybe you’re staying close to home. Download this Bingo card to take along for a little extra fun with the family!

Iowa Diagnostic Providers

Midwest is here to help you connect with the resources you need. Check out this list of local providers who can help you through the diagnostic process. 

Design a Holiday Sweater

Put your creativity to work with this fun activity for all ages in designing your own holiday sweater!

Autism 101 Word Find Activity

Big words equal big fun! Introduce your kiddo to these Autism terms (and practice your spelling) with this word search. 

Fall Word Find

Feeling Fall but not spooky? No fear! We also have a Fall themed word find perfect for those crisp mornings.

Severe Weather Emergency Preparedness: A Social Narrative

Social Narratives are a helpful tool for children to visualize how an event or situation might play out, helping them know what to expect.

Water Safety: A Social Narrative

Water is a common fascination for friends on the Autism Spectrum, but it can also become dangerous very quickly. Use this Social Narrative to help your child learn about different types of water and how to stay safe.

Travel Bingo

Make traveling fun by giving your kiddo this Bingo card when you embark on a new adventure! Color in the pictures as you complete that part of your trip.

Packing Bingo

Let your family help pack for your upcoming trip by having them mark off each item you pack on their very own Packing Bingo Card!

Minnesota Diagnostic Providers

Midwest is here to help you connect with the resources you need. Check out this list of local providers who can help you through the diagnostic process. 

Des Moines Area Family Resources

Iowa is full of fabulous resources and Autism friendly spaces for your family! Check out our list of local clubs, businesses and more. 

M-CHAT At Home Autism Screener

Wondering if your child is on the Autism Spectrum? The MCHAT at-home screener is a great place to start.