20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
My wife and I took our 6-year-old twins, Harry and Luke, who have autism, to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC last fall. Harry loved the space exhibits, and when
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18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
My 5-year-old autistic twins, like many people with autism, have some very specific, very intense strengths and interests. And I love this about them! Their passions bring them joy and provide all kinds
A Smile in a Child's Mind: Interview with Children's Book Creator Patrick George & Publisher Ann Scott
Patrick George's acetate books are works of art that children love—and for autistic kids, who often get more out of a multi-sensory experience, they are a kind of nirvana. His
2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 1)
Summer reading isn't just for typically developing kids; it's a precious opportunity to create a lifetime association between reading and leisure. So far, 2017 has been a great year
Days of the Week: 9 Great Picture Books
Both of my twins' autism preschools use an oversized calendar during their morning circle times. Kids manipulate velcro components to update it daily and learn about the concept of day, month, and
Obsessed: 12 Books for Kids Who (Really) Love the Alphabet
In the autism world, there is perhaps nothing more stock footage than a young child with an alphabet obsession. It's easy to understand why this happens; alphabet-theming is ubiquitous. Visuals, auditory