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This post kicks off our financial literacy literacy series, where we will be talking about some of the building blocks of good personal financial habits and ways to approach the topic from a teacher or caregiver perspective. In this post, we are focusing on financial literacy and some of the broad topics one might wish to cover to develop it.

In this post, we explore how prioritizing real-world social experiences over rigid training can better support social skills, especially for Autistic and Allistic students to build connections, by providing safe spaces to navigate interactions and promote authentic social experiences.

In this post, we explore practical ways to incorporate and respect Autistic social norms in social skills education. All with the goal to normalize the variety of social interactions and preferences, rather than enforcing a standardized set of behaviors.

In this post, we discuss how to use a neurodiversity-affirming approach to teach social skills in the classroom, focusing on respecting Autistic social preferences, acknowledging unfair social demands, and promoting genuine two-way social interactions.

In this post, we tackle common misconceptions about teaching social skills to Autistic students. It highlights the diverse social needs, preferences, and experiences within the Autistic community and advocates for a more intentional, supportive approach across educational settings.

In this post, we cover practical activities to integrate autism acceptance into daily school life and year-round, ensuring engagement and understanding is not confined to Autism Acceptance Month but is expected throughout the entire academic year.

In this post, we cover specific activities suitable for Autism Acceptance Month that can be integrated into classroom settings, highlighting educational tools, celebration ideas, and collaborative projects to promote understanding and celebration of Autistic individuals.

In this post, we explore strategies for promoting and building autism acceptance in the classroom, from creating social opportunities and normalizing accommodations for both Allistic and Autistic students.

In this post, we cover five core values to keep in mind as you promote autism acceptance in the classroom.