KIP Educational Material

This is a short play (approximately a 15 minute program) is based on the children's book, Albert is My Friend, by Jan Luck and Dr. Linda Barboa. Requiring only 2 performers, it is an enchanting way to teach children K-3rd grade about friendship, and that it's OK to be friends with others who are not just like you. Teaches tolerance through the friendship between a typical little girl and a boy with autism. Includes a musical segment which you will find on YouTube.

Contains Book and Teaching Activity Guide to accompany it. Includes vocabulary development, teaching goals and objectives, pre-reading activities, post reading activities, letter to parents. Contains hands on activities. Relates to colors, shapes, social skills, anti-bullying.

The objective of this training manual is to promote awareness of the social, sensory and environmental barriers which affect children who have autism. Bus Drivers play an important role in the day to day schooling for children. The bus drivers must be given the educational tools to understand the children with autism who they transport each day. This practical, well organized training manual will assist any trainer to provide that education. Bus Driver inservice training program approx 1 hour.

Colorful, enchanting book. All the colorful shapes were wonderful friends. They played games together in the spring, summer, winter and fall. One day the shapes noticed that they were all different and started teasing each other. This made all the shapes sad and lonely. Then the shapes agreed that they did not need to look alike to be friends. This book carries an anti-bullying message as it teaches children about diversity. The colorful, playful images will delight the young children as they le

Sophie Sigour’s dog, Doodles, has disappeared. She calls on her friends in the Raspberry Noodles Kids to help. You can work together with the Raspberry Noodle Kids to help find her beloved Doodles and bring him back home to her! They have a plan! With your help they can...they can! This problem-solving rollicking rhyme book carries a theme of children working together, using each person’s unique skills and strengths. Each page has an interactive sensory experience to support the story and furt

As part of the "Albert is My Friend" series, this book continues to help children learn about autism. In Albert Goes to Church, the reader follows Albert through the experience of going to church. The reader comes to understand how the sensory experience of attending church can affect a child. This book, with delightful pictures, is presented in a positive mindset. The colorful pictures make this book perfect as a read-aloud book.

Contains Teaching activities to accompany Friends of Many Shapes and Colors. Includes vocabulary development, teaching goals and objectives, pre-reading activities, post reading activities, letter to parents. Contains hands on activities. Relates to colors, shapes, social skills, anti-bullying.

Based on a true story, My Name is CHIP! is a delightful story about a young dog’s journey to find his forever home. It is uniquely written thru the dog’s point of view. Have you ever wondered how a puppy feels when he is rescued and belongs to a new family? Or how he feels when he gets lost and has to adapt to another loving family? Or if he really likes his name? Follow Chip on his journey from family to family as he finds his true dog destiny. Another unique aspect of this book is the author.

This 42 pg book describes the award winning program which resulted in Battlefield being officially proclaimed the "First Autism Friendly City in Missouri." The reader will become aware of social and environmental factors affecting people on the autism spectrum, and learn to make modifications to meet the special needs of the community.

Specific Materials to teach inservices on How to be Autism Friendly for community groups, businesses, family members, school staff.

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the world today. Teachers need practical suggestions to create classrooms free of physical and social barriers to student success. This training manual is designed to be used with Autism Friendly Training to address those needs. Awareness and understanding of autism has improved markedly in recent times. However, there is still a long way to go. Misconceptions are rampant and damaging. Knowledge is power, and this program provides practic

This book describes the award winning program which resulted in Battlefield being officially proclaimed the "First Autism Friendly City in Missouri." The reader will become aware of social and environmental factors affecting people on the autism spectrum, and learn to make modifications to meet the special needs of the community.

Book about a little boy with autism going to church, and the issues he faces. Accompanying Curriculum Guide to Enhance Teaching of: Early Acceptance Education© Social Skills Autism, Special Needs Friendship Language Development

Alberto es mi amigo "Ayudando a niños a comprender lo que es el autismo" . Este libro habla de una amistad entre un niño llamado Alberto, quien tiene autismo y su amiga Maria Luisa. Juntos ellos describen y explican algunos comportamientos comunes entre niños con autismo de manera que un niño de su nivel lo pueda entender. El libro tiene páginas a todo color con imágenes atractivas que acapararán la atención de niños y adultos. La información presenta una actitud positiva hacia el autismo y al i

"The Nuts and Bolts of Autism: Just the Facts!" (second edition) is a quick, easy to navigate booklet designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about autism. The authors use a no-frills approach to provide information in the most concise and convenient format. Written for readers seeking the basic facts, this booklet is a good place to start. Extended family members and community members, along with retail and service providers, will get a valuable introduction to autism thr

Teachers, here is the book you have been looking for! Helping Grandparents Understand Autism is a Grandparent Friendly Guide by Dr. Linda Barboa and Jan Luck. It was written to help grandparents understand this complex disorder and how it affects their grandchild. It tells how communication difficulties and sensory issues may affect the child's behavior. It explains many of the challenges that children with autism face. Best of all it helps grandparents understand the grandchild and gives practi

With the phenomenal increase in the prevalence of autism in the world today, there will be increasingly more adults on the autism spectrum entering the workforce. With an estimated 50,000 young people with autism reaching the typical working age each year, this topic demands attention. The employment rate is low among adults with autism, although many are high functioning. Many of those adults will require understanding and perhaps simple modifications to become successful and important team mem

Albert Goes to Camp; Helping Children Learn About Autism is one in a series of books designed to help children understand autism. This book follows Albert, a young boy on the autism spectrum through his experience at camp. Albert's experiences will help prepare a young reader for his own upcoming trip to camp. This read-aloud book has engaging color pictures that will charm children and adults alike. Albert presents a positive attitude and is a must read for families and schools.

Establishing dialogue with children about the topic of race can be uncomfortable. In these evolving times, children will have questions and the teacher will need a plan of what to say and when. This is also a helpful guide for parents who may seek your advice about having this discussion with the child.

There are many directions a caring individual can take to advocate for others. Getting involved can be accomplished in a number of fun and interesting ways. Advocacy includes speaking, writing, or acting on behalf of an interest.In this manual we will examine how the reader can become active in those avenues. For the reader who is already an active advocate, this book suggests ways to take advocacy to the next level. This 29 page training book makes a great In-Service presentation, filled with p