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That's What's Different About Me
Helping Children Understand Autism Spectrum Disorder
By Heather McCracken
The program centers around the story of three friends, Crystal, Angela and Freddie, and illustrates how they implement the “seven basic friendship tips” with the guidance of their teachers. Included in the program kit is:
- an interactive DVD of the puppet play with a “What Did Crystal Learn” review
- an implementation manual
- five children's coloring/story books
Unlike anything else on the market, That's What's Different About Me! is designed for use in classrooms and homes, and is specifically targeted to children ages 3-10. It provides children with information about autism in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner, creating a truly inclusive school environment while teaching a respect for diversity. Autism demystification is central to fostering mutual friendships between children with autism and their peers, siblings and classmates. As McCracken states, “All children, regardless of their unique challenges and gifts, have the intrinsic need to play and make friends. Children with autism are no different -- they just express this need differently.”
This full-packaged program for promoting autism awareness in young children not only cultivates successful social interactions, but gives families the confidence that their son or daughter with ASD can go to school, make friends, and just play with other children.
This Friend 2 Friend Program publication can be ordered by email (cheque) or online (credit card). The cost of this publication is $59.95 plus shipping and handling.
