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June 2019 Newsletter

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Strategies for Promoting Sensory Integration in Writing

Sensory struggles in a child with autism can hinder his or her ability to grasp a writing implement and to use it correctly. But some marvelous strategies exist that can help children learn to write: countering “floppy” muscle tone, varying implement thickness, trying different implement tips to reduce noise issues, and repetition with different implements are all strategies that can help children with autism and/or sensory integration issues.

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ARIS is coming this summer!

Stages' groundbreaking autism curriculum the Language Builder: Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS) is due to hit the market this summer - just in time for back to school! Social-emotional development is among the comprehensive categories which make up the ARIS curriculum.

Included are activities like active circle-time songs which are designed to encourage interaction among students and their peers. Pre-order your copy of ARIS here and save $500 on your purchase!
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12 Popular Games Adapted for Children with Autism

Play is often described as the “work” of childhood, where children can make friendships, learn social skills, come to understand expected group behavior, consequences, turn taking, and cooperation, not to mention have some fun! Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can reap these same benefits by playing games with other kids, though many do not naturally gain the aforementioned skills simply by being exposed to games or other play objects, as might their non-disabled peers.

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The Therapeutic Power of Pets for Children with Autism

Jackson Tillman is in third grade, lives in Kentucky, and has autism. The biggest challenge Jackson’s family has is that when a situation becomes overwhelming Jackson bolts, and when Jackson is with his grandmother she can’t keep up. That’s where Jackson’s buddy Mateo comes in. Mateo is a two-year-old Labradoodle with short curly locks. He is the first autism service dog in Kentucky.

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Autism in the News:

Young artist with autism speaks through his paintings

CBS, June 20.

Dominic Killiany has a passion for painting. “The raw emotion the color brings, it’s fantastic,” said Dominic’s mom Susan Cicconi. Cicconi first noticed Dominic’s artistic talents when he was just two and a half years old. When he was 14 he picked up a paint brush. Dominic is now 21-years-old and has painted nearly 200 pieces. He has a routine and likes structure, which is common with autism.

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The Mighty, June 19.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism is four times more common in boys than in girls. The autism community, however, debates the accuracy of this statistic. Is autism more common in boys? Or are boys more likely to be diagnosed? Until relatively recently, researchers and experts didn’t do a great job recognizing how autism can look different in girls, causing far fewer diagnoses.

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Thanks again for visiting our site and checking out our resources! We hope you find them to be useful in your home, classroom and daily life!

Warm Regards,

Angela Nelson

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President, Stages Learning Materials