We know the struggle
Practical ideas for autistic families
A growing directory of things we tried, changed, built and learned while raising our autistic child and exchanging experiences with other autistic families
Start with the point of friction.
Compare ideas, understand the limits and choose a small change you can observe.
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Find the friction
Look for the moment a routine, place, object or demand becomes harder to manage.
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Try one change
Use a small, reversible adaptation. Keep the context clear so you know what you tested.
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Protect caregiver capacity
Plans need to fit the time, money and energy available to the people carrying them out.
Two places to start.
Each guide explains what the idea is, where the evidence stops and what a first trial could look like.
Tactile pictures for autistic children
Raised outlines and textures can turn a familiar picture into something a child can explore with their hands. Learn what tactile pictures are, what the research can and cannot tell you, how to offer one safely, and when buying or printing a custom version makes sense.
Read guideA visual schedule that can change with the day
A small, flexible way to make “now,” “next,” “done,” and unexpected changes more visible.
Read guideWhat does Sisuist mean?
Sisu names the determination to keep moving when the next step is hard.
Our family uses that determination to change the environment and build what is missing. That work includes protecting the energy needed to try again.
Why Sisuist exists“We are trying to build a family life that respects our child and still includes us.”