When you have children with autism, it is important to take all the steps that will help them succeed and learn new skills, even if they have to do it differently from other neurotypical children. Supporting my students with autism with adapted books makes their ability to learn more accessible. That's why adapted books have been able to be a valuable asset for my students in developing their literacy skills. Adapted books are books that are modified to fit a child's specific needs, which are important when trying to create books for a kid with learning disabilities such as autism. Any adapted book must be made in a way that makes it more accessible to a student who has difficulty with typical books. No child learns the same things in the same way. These modifications help highlight aspects of literacy skills while remaining accessible. Because of their visual aspect, adapted books allow kids with autism or other learning disabilities to stay engaged with what they are reading. It's even been proven in studies that these books are able to encourage readers. In my classroom, I am constantly making adapted books and running out of materials to make them. These materials would allow me to continue to provide my students with the resources they need to help them to thrive!
More than half of students from low‑income households
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