October 2016 Newsletter

Link4fun by Stages Learning: Interactive Bridging Books for Early Literacy!
We are excited to announce our newest products for early childhood education. The Link4fun Bridging Books are printed children’s picture books that are placed next to an iPad or other digital device to provide synchronized interactive content. As readers turn a page, the action triggers the device to display digital content that compliments the content of the physical book and provides an interactive and engaging learning experience. Ready to ship next week! 

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Autism Explained: An Autistic Woman Explains Common Autism Characteristics, Misconceptions, and the Neurodiversity Movement

Autism is a neurological pervasive developmental disorder. That means it is a different way of thinking and growing that affects every part of a person’s life. Autism is diagnosed by looking at the three ‘pillars’ of autism.  Read More ....

Lesson Plan: Improv Storytelling with Blocks
Whether you’re a parent who wants to guide your child’s play or a teacher who wants to get the whole class engaged with blocks, this lesson will build storytelling skills, collaboration, and spatial abilities in a hilarious, creative way. Featuring our NEW Language Builder Blocks. 

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Book Review: The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

Whenever I sit down to write a new blog entry, I mentally acknowledge the importance of self-advocacy in the lives of people with autism. It is vital that we tell others how we are feeling and what we are thinking, so that the community can understand our needs. I write these blog entries for similar reasons, and I appreciate the opportunity to tell family members and professionals about my experiences so that they can learn from them.  Read More ....