Description
Use these engaging downloadable activities to reinforce the lessons taught in the storybook, Different Thinkers: Autism. These activities are best suited for children ages 6-12.
The Five Downloadable Activities include:
Activity 1 – Understanding Friendships – Explore friendships and answer question prompts to facilitate discussion surrounding different types of friends/social rules.
Activity 2 – Advocating for Yourself – Written prompts to explore the characters in the book, and brainstorm how they can advocate for themselves.
Activity 3 – Handling the Unexpected – Process through an example situation and write down ways to work through problems or disruptions in routine.
Activity 4 – Role Play: How to Make ‘Small Talk’ with Non-Autistic People – Suggestions and ways to practice communicating with different people and role-play different interactions.
Activity 5 – Make the Implicit Explicit – Examples for Parents/Caregivers to help clearly articulate expectations and ensure understanding.
The storybook Different Thinkers: Autism is recommended for these activities.
An email address must be provided to obtain the activities!
License Information: Each purchase includes access for up to three educators. Licensed educators may print or digitally use the activities with an unlimited number of students and future classes. The PDF may not be shared beyond the licensed educators or placed on a common/shared drive without a separate licensing agreement. Organizations seeking broader access should contact us for site licensing options.
