# Daily life — meltdowns, routines, sensory and sleep

> How to make everyday life calmer for autistic children: handling meltdowns, building predictable routines, sensory needs and sleep.

## In this section

- [Autism meltdowns: what helps](https://autismparentguide.org/daily-life/meltdowns)
- [Visual schedules for autistic children](https://autismparentguide.org/daily-life/visual-schedules)
- [Visual schedule maker (free tool)](https://autismparentguide.org/toolkit/schedule)

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Source: Autism Parent Guide — https://autismparentguide.org/daily-life