How your kid can be an ally to their disabled peers
Kids can be powerful allies for their peers with disabilities — which can promote inclusion and help everyone grow. Here are some ways...
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30 children's books with disabled main characters
It is so important to talk about disability with our kids. And as a parent or teacher of elementary school-aged children, Disability Book...
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Why Disability Book Week is so important
April 23-29 is Disability Book Week! Disability Book Week invites everyone to read books that feature a main character with a disability....
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Autism: Awareness or Acceptance? Both.
April is an important time of the year for Autistic people. It’s when others learn about what Autism is and how they can support their...
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9 TV shows with disability representation for big kids
Representation benefits all kids. But just 16% of kids' shows worldwide include disabled characters, and over 50% of those disabled...
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7 TV shows with disability representation for little kids
Representation benefits all kids. But just 16% of kids' shows worldwide include disabled characters, and over 50% of those disabled...
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Disability representation in kids' TV shows
According to the World Health Organization, 16% of the global population has a significant disability. But according to a report from...
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Blue pumpkins for autism: good or bad?
You might have seen a new movement surface over the past few years, using blue pumpkins to signify during Halloween if a trick or treater...
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So, your child was just diagnosed with autism. Now what?
Getting an autism diagnosis can seem scary. But it doesn’t have to be! About 1 in 100 children has autism, according to the World Health Org
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Activity: What I like about me
At some point in our lives, we all struggle with confidence. We all struggle with feeling like we fit in. We get so caught up in the...
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Why we need to talk about disability
The more we talk about something, the more comfortable we get talking about it. This is true for so many things in our lives, but...
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What to do if your child asks about someone's disability in public
Growing up, a lot of us were taught to not stare at disabled people — to not ask questions or even acknowledge them as human beings. But...
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5 ways you can help your kid build confidence
Building self esteem for kids' safety and success. Confident kids are more likely to be more responsible, form healthy relationships,...
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7 inclusive books to read with young kids during the first week of school
As we welcome the new school year, we also welcome new classmates, questions, feelings, and experiences. These children's books help kids...
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12 questions to ask your kids besides "how was school"?
Some of our kids come home from school and immediately tell us every detail of their day. But most of our kids will just say "school was...
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The best children's books about disability and inclusion
The best way to normalize disability for children is to talk about it. Kids need to see themselves represented to feel like they belong....
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5 things to teach your kids about disability
Look. Whether or not your kids have regular exposure to people with disabilities, they will at some point, and they will have questions....
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