OAR is developing a new resource providing tips for children in the general education classroom about how to be friends with children with autism. We are seeking volunteers to review the resource, which will be a one-page tip sheet, adapted for different grade levels in the K-8 range.
The purpose of this resource is to increase autism acceptance by teaching kids to embrace and accommodate for their friends’ differences. It will be included as part of our Kit for Kids peer education program, which has been used to educate over 135,000 students about autism.
Potential reviewers include:
The two-week community review period is expected to take place in late September. OAR will make final changes to the resource based on community feedback and publish the updated guide this winter. Those interested in serving as reviewers can sign up here. For questions or comments, contact OAR at programs@researchautism.org.
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