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Summer Reading Program for Kids - Autism & Awareness Material Posted By: AIsForAutism
Posted On: 05/14/2008
Hi all,
I just received information on a new summer reading program which focuses on autism material. There are various programs for various age groups from lower elementary up through high school. The program is offered through Autism Asperger Publishing Company and is summarized at this link... http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_summer_reading_2008.htm

The program starts at the beginning of June and runs through August. Many of the books on their summer list are on sale. They even have a teacher special where he/she can get a free set of books by referring a certain number of students to be part of the program.

The goal of the program is to help keep kids engaged over the summer and to help them begin to understand and appreciate their differences and the differences of those around them, as well as be able to apply practical knowledge from the selected books in their homes and classrooms.

The program is designed for early elementary, elementary, middle school and high school students, and runs June-August. By participating, students will have the opportunity to read a selection of books that cover a range of topics related to autism spectrum disorders.

THERE ARE EVEN PRIZES for completion of the program. These are listed on the above site.

It sounds like a fun program and a great way to keep kids busy this summer...this program could also be a great way to start a sibling support group, autism awareness for typical peers and/or just a great family activity.

Joanna K-V
Tags:  autism reading program,  summer reading,  autism books,  autism reading kids
       
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