Posts Tagged ‘autistic children’
Children with Autism: What We Know
April is Autism Acceptance Month – a great time to reflect on what we’ve learned. For over 27 years, KIT has worked with communities around the world to ensure that children with disabilities, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are fully included in child and youth programs. Here are five key things we’ve learned…
Read MoreHow To Create A Safe Space For Kids With Autism In Your Program
Does your program serve kids with autism? As leaders in disability inclusion and behavior support training, we’ve developed strategies to create safe spaces for children and youth with ASD. Our approach fosters environments where they can flourish, be themselves, and avoid “masking,” – the act of hiding their true selves in order to fit in,…
Read MoreAutism Acceptance Month 2022: Understanding & Celebrating Invisible Disabilities
Every April, the world comes together to celebrate Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month. As inclusion advocates, it’s an important time to reflect on not only what autism is but more importantly, to remind ourselves that autism isn’t linear and that each person with autism has their own unique strengths and needs in different areas. According…
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