FLAGWIX Door Covers Printed-Autism Awareness Door Cover, 30"x80" Outdoor Nativity Scenes Sign for Front Door Draft, Porch Home Holidays Decorations

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This is exactly what autism awareness month is all about. Growing Awareness is such a creative door and full of fun color. To design this door, cover the door in a dark blue butcher paper, and then add on the brown butcher paper tree. Next, cut out the different colored handprints and attach to the door. Lastly, you will want to add on the words and the handprint heart. This really adds a nice touch and solidifies the message of kindness and acceptance.

Autism awareness isn’t just a day, but a full month this year. If you can, take the time to include kindness and acceptance into your curriculum. According to Autism Speaks and the CDC, 1 in 59 children is on the spectrum. Since there are so many students impacted, educating the rest of your class on how to be a good friend and peer is vital. For this Autism Awareness Month, consider wearing these supportive ribbons to spread awareness about autism. You could even consider selling these at a local charity event to raise funds for autism research.We all know someone who is affected by autism, in some way. These autism wreath ideas are a great way to pay tribute and spread awareness. Making art can be a soothing activity for autistic individuals with sensory sensitivities. Consider hosting an autism-friendly art activity, such as painting, with your students. Maybe they can even create an autism acceptance picture!

Another autism awareness idea is to encourage your students and their families to support autism-friendly businesses. These businesses have initiatives that help to employ autistic individuals or have autism-friendly products and services.You can consider volunteering your class to make a public art display for your local community center to shine a light on autism. This example uses a painted tree with colored puzzle pieces making up the leaves. Whether it is an autism research or advocacy organization, being charitable can help the autistic community. Make sure you research the organization beforehand! A common symptom of autism is sensory sensitivity to the environment. Because of this, there are various different gadgets and toys that people with autism use to cope. For example, fidget spinners are a great tool. Your students can explore the different types of toys that people with autism use.