Why I Introduced a Character with Autism
April 2, 2018
By: Nancy Silberkleit
Source: NJ.com
If we were all the same, the world would be a very boring place so not only diversity is a great thing, it is something that should be celebrated and rejoiced.
But nothing stands out more to a young child than someone else who is different. Their heightened observational skills translate to them being attuned to recognizing differences. If they have someone in their class who is autistic and they aren’t told of this fact nor have any knowledge or understanding of what autism is, they won’t know what to make of their classmate. Children are very accepting of others, but it’s education and information that is always paramount in helping make sense of the world and the fact that while not everyone is like me we are all people.
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