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We’ve all been there as teachers. It’s game day, Friday free play, or indoor recess, and the kids are arguing and fighting about who wins, who goes first, just about anything! It is frustrating for the kids, and for the teacher! In order to prevent this, strong social emotional skills are important. One way for…

What is Autism? According to the Autism Navigator website, Autism (ASD) is defined as a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction, accompanied by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Children with autism experience challenges in 3 areas: communication skills, social interaction skills, and restrictive/repetitive behavior. Over the…

The Importance of Educating Children about Autism Discussing emotional topics can be challenging for young children. These books about children with autism are great for home and school. They will help explain what autism is in a way that children will understand and will answer questions that children may have about autism and their autistic…