A big HANDS hooray for Samuel and Ivania, the FLEX Opportunities Cooking Challenge winners for July! Samuel’s mother shared he likes to cook for other people and loves compliments. Ivania enjoys cooking chicken and making peanut butter sandwiches though she is featured here making a birthday cake for her family. Congratulations to Samuel and Ivania
Alarm Clock Challenge Winner Hands in Autism®’s first FLEX skills challenge winner for the Alarm Clock challenge is Gabe Helvering! We asked “Do you use an alarm?” Gabe replied back, “I do have an alarm clock. I do not use it but I woke up by myself. I know what time it is all the
Do you have a snack you prepare for yourself? A meal you can prep in advance or in the moment before sitting down to eat? An important independent living skill is being able to plan meals, prep basic snacks and recipes, and to navigate the steps needed (e.g., shopping list, ordering, getting, paying) to ensure
“If you don’t challenge yourself, you will never realize what you can become.” Are you naturally an early bird who wakes up early and ready to go? Or, are you a night owl who often sleeps late in the morning? Adopting good morning routines is a strong predictor of higher productivity, having a positive mood,
