tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91955792632427959762024-03-05T21:36:14.897-08:00Daily Autism FreebieA service of PositivelyAutism.comPositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.comBlogger1029125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-62832540378577310292015-01-23T08:30:00.001-08:002015-01-23T08:30:42.904-08:00Social Skills Rubrics: Self-Esteem PackThese rubrics were designed to help counselors, teachers, social workers, or SLPs keep track of a student’s progress on self-esteem goals. The set includes 5 rubrics in both a teacher and student version (for a total of 10 rubrics).<br />
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Rubrics are presented in PDF format.<br />
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This pack contains the following skills:<br />
- Positive Self-Talk<br />
- Goal Setting<br />
- Understanding Strengths<br />
- Dealing with Peer Pressure<br />
- Dealing with Mistakes<br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-73131646330583823912015-01-21T05:49:00.000-08:002015-01-21T05:49:17.194-08:00Social Skills Cards: Feelings PackThis pack contains skill cards for 5 empathy and emotional regulation skills:<br />
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1. Expressing Your Feelings<br />
2. Dealing with Stress<br />
3. Dealing with Anger<br />
4. Identifying Others' Feelings<br />
5. Responding to Others' Negative Feelings<br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-5353724849775802342015-01-20T05:32:00.001-08:002015-01-20T05:32:05.777-08:00“Be The Boss Of Your Anger” Word SearchAn activity to accompany reading children's books about anger. <br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Be-The-Boss-Of-Your-Anger-Word-Search-1544989" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Be-The-Boss-Of-Your-Anger-Word-Search-1544989</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-66069547764856273342015-01-19T08:43:00.000-08:002015-01-19T08:43:08.044-08:00Communication Symbol Preposition Sentences Winter ThemeFor students who need additional practice making sentences in their communication systems or for speech therapy practice, beyond what they get in natural contexts, this resource goes beyond phrases to complete basic sentences. This activities a focus on prepositional phrases in sentences. It has a winter theme, using snowflakes and snowmen. <br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Communication-Symbol-Preposition-Sentences-Winter-FREEBIE-AAC-Speech-Therapy-1547786" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Communication-Symbol-Preposition-Sentences-Winter-FREEBIE-AAC-Speech-Therapy-1547786</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-7100383772441288652015-01-16T06:01:00.001-08:002015-01-16T06:01:09.966-08:00Winter Story Printable Reader Adapted for AutismThis story is a modified emergent reader that is specifically designed for students with Autism and reading delays. The repetition and visual supports reinforces basic reading concepts such as word identification, sight vocabulary and comprehension. <br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Fun-Story-for-Students-with-Autism-476889" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Fun-Story-for-Students-with-Autism-476889</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-36240885669037839112015-01-14T06:34:00.002-08:002015-01-14T06:34:27.459-08:00Winter-Themed Fine Motor/Cutting ActivitiesCutting activities featuring winter animals. Created by Jan McCleskey MA OTR.<br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Winter-Themed-Crazy-Scissors-Labs-for-Center-Time-991290" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Winter-Themed-Crazy-Scissors-Labs-for-Center-Time-991290</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-87632589453049506442015-01-13T05:41:00.001-08:002015-01-13T05:41:53.056-08:00Winter-Themed Fine Motor/Pencil Writing ActivitiesWriting and tracing activities featuring winter animals. Created by Jan McCleskey MA OTR.<br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Winter-Themed-Crazy-Pencil-Labs-for-Center-Time-991314" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Winter-Themed-Crazy-Pencil-Labs-for-Center-Time-991314</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-63839380801636085792015-01-12T06:27:00.002-08:002015-01-12T06:27:23.583-08:00"Setting Up for Success: Best Practices for the Instructional Environment" WebinarThe places in which we live, eat, work, and especially in which we learn matter-they shape us, and we shape them. With access to limited resources in schools and working in spaces we don't always get to choose, creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning can be a challenge for any teacher. In this FREE 60 minute webinar, Rethink's Jennifer Wilkens offers best practices for setting up an instructional environment that is safe, fun, and optimal for student success. <br />
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Attendees will:<br />
•Understand more about how the physical environment affects learning<br />
•Learn strategies for the meaningful arrangement of space, furniture and materials in the classroom to support behavior and learning objectives<br />
•Get ideas for visual supports that can help set expectations and provide vibrancy and structure to your classroom<br />
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Wednesday, January 21, 12pm EDT - <a href="http://unbouncepages.com/instructional-environment-12pm/" target="_blank">http://unbouncepages.com/instructional-environment-12pm/</a><br />
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Wednesday, Januray 21, 6pm EDT - <a href="http://unbouncepages.com/instructional-environment-6pm/" target="_blank">http://unbouncepages.com/instructional-environment-6pm/</a><br />
<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-89498787972730983122015-01-09T06:10:00.000-08:002015-01-09T06:10:25.916-08:00Martin Luther King, Jr. Fact PuzzleThis 12-piece Martin Luther King, Jr. Fact Puzzle will introduce students to some key facts. <br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Fact-Puzzle-FREE-1050840" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Fact-Puzzle-FREE-1050840</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-17842246225657516662015-01-08T06:38:00.001-08:002015-01-08T06:38:53.402-08:00Snowflake Prepositions ActivityDirections for using this game are on the last page of the document. <a href="http://www.speakingofspeech.info/oversize/snowflakepreps.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.speakingofspeech.info/oversize/snowflakepreps.pdf</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-29769404669000695972015-01-07T06:13:00.002-08:002015-01-07T06:13:13.608-08:00Snowman Describing GameSnowman Game for articulation, language, and/or fluency practice.<br />
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<a href="http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/SnowmanDirections.pdf" target="_blank">Snowman Directions</a><br />
<a href="http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/Snowman1.pdf" target="_blank">Snowman Page 1</a><br />
<a href="http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/Snowman2.pdf" target="_blank">Snowman Page 2</a><br />
<a href="http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/Snowman3.pdf" target="_blank">Snowman Page 3</a><br />
<a href="http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/Snowman4.pdf" target="_blank">Snowman Page 4</a><br />
<a href="http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/Snowman5.pdf" target="_blank">Snowman Page 5</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-20173043607692847162015-01-06T06:28:00.002-08:002015-01-06T06:28:10.793-08:00Winter Articulation Practice PageA simple sheet that can be used for practicing any sound. From SpeakingOfSpeech.com. <br />
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<a href="http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/WinterArticPractice.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/WinterArticPractice.pdf</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-15984685469508985882015-01-05T06:06:00.002-08:002015-01-05T06:06:48.617-08:00"Things To Do On a Snowy Day" Writing ActivityFrom Cindy's Autistic Support website: <br />
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<a href="http://cindysautisticsupport.com/february/snowydaywriting.pdf" target="_blank">Writing Prompt/Supports: "Things To Do on a Snowy Day"</a><br />
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<a href="http://cindysautisticsupport.com/february/snowstationery.pdf" target="_blank">"Things To Do on a Snowy Day" Stationary for Final Draft</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-46060074617512848842014-12-31T05:39:00.001-08:002014-12-31T05:39:40.290-08:00Snowman Poetry FormsHere are some snowman acrostic poem forms from Cindy's Autistic Support website. <br />
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<a href="http://cindysautisticsupport.com/writing/snowmanpoem.pdf" target="_blank">Snowman Poetry Form (PDF file)</a><br />
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<a href="http://cindysautisticsupport.com/february/snowmanpoem3.pdf" target="_blank">Another Snowman Poetry Form (PDF file)</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-20234001532175603322014-12-30T07:15:00.002-08:002014-12-30T07:15:58.209-08:00"My Holiday Break" Writing ActivityCindy's Autistic Support website has created a holiday break writing form and some Boardmaker files to support this writing activity.<br />
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<a href="http://cindysautisticsupport.com/january/holidaybrk.doc" target="_blank">My Holiday Break Writing (Word Document)</a> <br />
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<a href="http://cindysautisticsupport.com/january/holidaybrk1.bm2" target="_blank">My Holiday Break Pictures (Page 1) to help with writing (Boardmaker File)</a> <br />
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<a href="http://cindysautisticsupport.com/january/holidaybrk2.bm2" target="_blank">My Holiday Break Pictures (Page 2) to help with writing (Boardmaker File)</a> <br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-90219677357193759672014-12-29T09:36:00.001-08:002014-12-29T09:36:59.097-08:00Happy New Year ABLLS-R Aligned ActivitiesThis activity pack includes patterns, identifying clothing, associated pictures, item functions. <br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Freebie-Happy-New-Year-ABLLS-R-aligned-activities-1612459" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Freebie-Happy-New-Year-ABLLS-R-aligned-activities-1612459</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-32653817620496599162014-12-23T07:58:00.000-08:002014-12-23T07:58:15.351-08:00"What to Wear in the Winter" Social StoriesThis is a social story, with images and simple, sequential, repetitive text, which talks about clothing that is appropriate - and not appropriate - to wear in the winter. There is a version designed for girls and a version designed for boys.<br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-to-Wear-in-the-Winter-social-story-for-boys-483545" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-to-Wear-in-the-Winter-social-story-for-boys-483545</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-to-Wear-in-the-Winter-social-story-for-girls-483592" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-to-Wear-in-the-Winter-social-story-for-girls-483592</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-63806051430330150702014-12-22T06:30:00.000-08:002014-12-22T06:30:07.714-08:00Snowman Greater or Less Than Math ActivityA printable math task card activity for comparing number values. Created by Autism Educators. <br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Snowman-Greater-or-Less-Than-Math-Activity-487079" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Snowman-Greater-or-Less-Than-Math-Activity-487079</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-39392086261295305652014-12-19T08:26:00.000-08:002014-12-19T08:26:41.580-08:00"What to Expect at Christmas" Social Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This story covers Christmas traditions including decorating the house and tree, hanging stockings, leaving cookies for Santa, opening presents going to church, and having Christmas dinner. This story you can customize; you can write or type in your family's own plans.<br />
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Available formats: <a href="http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/ChristmasStory_Christmas.pdf">PDF (Can't edit, just view on computer or print) </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/ChristmasStory_Christmas.pptx">Microsoft PowerPoint (Can edit) </a><br />
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This story targets the skills of: putting presents under the tree, waiting to open presents, saying "thank you," only opening the presents that are yours, and how to tell if a present is yours.<br />
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<a href="http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/ChristmasStory_GettingPresents.pdf">http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/ChristmasStory_GettingPresents.pdf</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-21416276449370529742014-12-17T06:52:00.001-08:002014-12-17T06:52:41.913-08:00Tips for Vacations and Weekend TripsIf you're traveling this holiday season, here's a free download of some tips for preparing your child for these trips. From Sandbox Learning. <br />
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<a href="http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Tips_for_Vacations_and_Weekend_Trips.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Tips_for_Vacations_and_Weekend_Trips.pdf</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-48016170918676389192014-12-16T04:57:00.001-08:002014-12-16T04:57:10.216-08:00Winter Words Match Up BoardMatch associated pictures and words in this printable activity. <br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Match-Up-Board-Autism-ABA-Speech-1568147" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Match-Up-Board-Autism-ABA-Speech-1568147</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-69702686078018409672014-12-15T06:36:00.000-08:002014-12-15T06:36:14.921-08:00Adapted Holiday Symbols Mini BookA set of printable mini-books in which students follow directions to color the Hanukkah and secular Christmas symbols. By Christine Reeve of Autism Classroom News.<br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Adapted-Holiday-Symbols-Mini-Book-for-Special-Education-1605406" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Adapted-Holiday-Symbols-Mini-Book-for-Special-Education-1605406</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-33472637775625843522014-12-12T07:11:00.000-08:002014-12-12T07:11:00.024-08:00Simple Christmas Character PuzzlesA set of holiday character puzzle (2-pieces each). This activity focuses on matching the faces to the bodies of the different characters (Gingerbread person and Snowman). <br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Whose-Body-Puzzle-Cards-Freebie-Autism-Speech-1574719" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Whose-Body-Puzzle-Cards-Freebie-Autism-Speech-1574719</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195579263242795976.post-77039712388917481322014-12-11T05:30:00.000-08:002014-12-11T05:30:09.015-08:00"Visiting Family at Christmas" Social Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A social skill story for that targets the skills of: visiting family (or having them come to visit), saying "Merry Christmas," things visitors may do, such as hugging the child, and things families might do together, such as have dinner. This story you can customize; you can write or type in your family's own plans.<br />
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<a href="http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/ChristmasStory_VisitFamily.pdf" target="">PDF (Can't edit, just view on computer or print) </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/ChristmasStory_VisitFamily.pptx">Microsoft PowerPoint (Can edit) </a><br />
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<b>There is also a version of this story for older/more verbal children (an article format):</b><br />
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As a social skill story for older/more verbal children wtih autism, this social article provides information on greeting visitors, spending time with and talking to visitors, and things visitors may do, such as hugging the child.<br />
<a href="http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/ChristmasArticle_VisitingFamily.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/ChristmasArticle_VisitingFamily.pdf</a><br />
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