Autism-Friendly Home Organization Strategies for Overwhelmed Parents – World Autism Acceptance Month 2025
For many autistic children, transitions — even the small everyday ones — can feel overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. And when a bigger change comes along, like moving house or changing schools, it can completely throw them off.
In this episode, I’m exploring how organization can be a powerful tool to help autistic kids feel safer and more supported through transitions — whether it’s getting dressed in the morning or adjusting to an unexpected schedule change.
I share real-life examples from my own parenting experience (including a Friday that did not go to plan), and offer simple, actionable tips to prepare your child for change — and take the pressure off you too.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
We also talk about why organization isn’t just about tidying the house — it’s about planning time, managing stress, and helping your autistic child feel secure in an unpredictable world.
Key message: When we plan ahead and create flexible, supportive systems, we give our children what they need to feel calm, prepared, and capable of handling change — and that benefits the whole family.
Mentioned in this episode:
🎁 Download The Frustrated Parents Guide – How to Get Your Kids to Tidy Up Without Them Even Realizing It. Full of fun, neurodivergent-friendly strategies for building tidy-up routines without pushback.
Tomorrow we’ll be diving into how to help your autistic child let go of clutter without stress or resistance — I hope you’ll join me for that one.
I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here.
Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com
Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor
Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer
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By Caroline Thor - Professional Organizer - KonMari® Consultant
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Autism-Friendly Home Organization Strategies for Overwhelmed Parents – World Autism Acceptance Month 2025
For many autistic children, transitions — even the small everyday ones — can feel overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. And when a bigger change comes along, like moving house or changing schools, it can completely throw them off.
In this episode, I’m exploring how organization can be a powerful tool to help autistic kids feel safer and more supported through transitions — whether it’s getting dressed in the morning or adjusting to an unexpected schedule change.
I share real-life examples from my own parenting experience (including a Friday that did not go to plan), and offer simple, actionable tips to prepare your child for change — and take the pressure off you too.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
We also talk about why organization isn’t just about tidying the house — it’s about planning time, managing stress, and helping your autistic child feel secure in an unpredictable world.
Key message: When we plan ahead and create flexible, supportive systems, we give our children what they need to feel calm, prepared, and capable of handling change — and that benefits the whole family.
Mentioned in this episode:
🎁 Download The Frustrated Parents Guide – How to Get Your Kids to Tidy Up Without Them Even Realizing It. Full of fun, neurodivergent-friendly strategies for building tidy-up routines without pushback.
Tomorrow we’ll be diving into how to help your autistic child let go of clutter without stress or resistance — I hope you’ll join me for that one.
I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here.
Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com
Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor
Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer
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