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Here at BuyBooksonAutism we strive to bring you the best resources that are available. Monthly we review different products from books, educational toys, communication products, curriculum, videos, different types of therapy and resources for the gluten free/casein free diet.

This month we are reviewing “Social Stories for Autism” from the Natural Learning Concepts.

This product helps show children what to expect in certain situations and how to deal with things such as anger, how to transition from one place to another and how to behave in public. I like the way they illustrate the pictures so the kids have a clear visual of what is expected.

This is a good product and if you are in need of social stories for your child, I highly recommend that you look at these to see if it is a fit for your family.

 Throughout this site you will find resources and information about homeschooling (the pro’s & con’s), setting up an in home program, you will also find reviews and descriptions on therapy products, different types of therapy, curriculum, and resources for sensory integration

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Learning is important, but what makes learning fun is the communication that you build with your child. Without building communication skills you have a hard time knowing what they understand, how they feel, etc. Here are a few suggestions to build communication through play.

Toy & Flash Card Tips

There are always at least 3 questions that you can get from a toy or a flash card.
Basic questions:
1. What is it?
2. What color?
3. What does it do?
4. How does it sound?
5. How does it move?
6.Can you move like this (animal, car,cards with action words--this also promotes imitation)

The important thing in asking questions while playing to not to get the answer quickly (at the start), but to build eye contact, joint play, taking turns, bonding with your child, creating a safety net so they might try imaginative play.
For example:
Use a book as a hat. And say "Oh! look at my hat, isn't it  pretty?" Be dramatic, animate (don't scare your child) emphasize your expression.