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Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids

Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends (For Ages 5-10)

Illustrated by Victoria Stebleva
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Paperback
$15.99 US
7"W x 8.98"H x 0.48"D   | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Aug 15, 2023 | 160 Pages | 9780593690444
Age 5-9 years | Grades K-4
Empower your child to express themselves, handle big emotions, and make friends—with this fun, neurodiversity-affirming activity book for autistic kids ages 5 to 10.

There are many ways for kids to develop their social-emotional learning—and it doesn’t have to be on the playground or in an unfamiliar place. This activity book for autistic kids provides your child with a safe space to learn and practice everything from coping with big emotions to taking turns and learning to compromise. Written by experienced therapist Emily Mori, MS, LCPC, CAS, Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids helps kids develop fulfilling relationships and feel more confident in the world around them. Through 50 engaging activities, tips for adapting the activities, and advice for how parents and caregivers can be supportive, your child will gain the social and emotional skills—and confidence—they need for healthy self-esteem and a rich social life.

Inside Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids, you’ll find:

  • 50 fun and creative activities. Research shows that creative expression helps to relieve stress and anxiety and helps kids communicate more openly. Through art, music, storytelling, and role-playing, your child will learn how to better navigate life’s ups and downs.
  • Real-life scenarios and skill-building, from practicing cool-down techniques and naming their feelings to learning how to hold and respect boundaries, make and maintain friendships, and speak up for themselves.
  • Tips to adapt and extend activities. Tailor activities to your child’s individual needs and abilities, and continue to support your child's social-emotional learning at home.
  • A neurodiversity-affirming approach. Written by a certified autism specialist who empowers kids to embrace their unique strengths and needs.
© Jeff Benzon
Emily Mori, MS, LCPC, CAS, clinical director of Maryland Counseling Associates, is a certified strength-based therapist and autism specialist. She has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from Lebanon Valley College. Emily is passionate about and has extensive experience with helping autistic children, teens, and adults navigate challenges with transitions, academics, and family and social dynamics, among other issues. View titles by Emily Mori, MS, LCPC, CAS
Victoria Stebleva is an internationally published illustrator currently living in Nish, Serbia. The variety of her work is quite large, from illustrations for children’s books to editorial illustrations on socially important topics for media. Victoria is fond of motorbike traveling, nonfiction literature, rock music, and cats. Parents, for more information on Victoria’s illustrations, follow her on Instagram @vika_stebleva. View titles by Victoria Stebleva

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Empower your child to express themselves, handle big emotions, and make friends—with this fun, neurodiversity-affirming activity book for autistic kids ages 5 to 10.

There are many ways for kids to develop their social-emotional learning—and it doesn’t have to be on the playground or in an unfamiliar place. This activity book for autistic kids provides your child with a safe space to learn and practice everything from coping with big emotions to taking turns and learning to compromise. Written by experienced therapist Emily Mori, MS, LCPC, CAS, Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids helps kids develop fulfilling relationships and feel more confident in the world around them. Through 50 engaging activities, tips for adapting the activities, and advice for how parents and caregivers can be supportive, your child will gain the social and emotional skills—and confidence—they need for healthy self-esteem and a rich social life.

Inside Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids, you’ll find:

  • 50 fun and creative activities. Research shows that creative expression helps to relieve stress and anxiety and helps kids communicate more openly. Through art, music, storytelling, and role-playing, your child will learn how to better navigate life’s ups and downs.
  • Real-life scenarios and skill-building, from practicing cool-down techniques and naming their feelings to learning how to hold and respect boundaries, make and maintain friendships, and speak up for themselves.
  • Tips to adapt and extend activities. Tailor activities to your child’s individual needs and abilities, and continue to support your child's social-emotional learning at home.
  • A neurodiversity-affirming approach. Written by a certified autism specialist who empowers kids to embrace their unique strengths and needs.

Author

© Jeff Benzon
Emily Mori, MS, LCPC, CAS, clinical director of Maryland Counseling Associates, is a certified strength-based therapist and autism specialist. She has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from Lebanon Valley College. Emily is passionate about and has extensive experience with helping autistic children, teens, and adults navigate challenges with transitions, academics, and family and social dynamics, among other issues. View titles by Emily Mori, MS, LCPC, CAS
Victoria Stebleva is an internationally published illustrator currently living in Nish, Serbia. The variety of her work is quite large, from illustrations for children’s books to editorial illustrations on socially important topics for media. Victoria is fond of motorbike traveling, nonfiction literature, rock music, and cats. Parents, for more information on Victoria’s illustrations, follow her on Instagram @vika_stebleva. View titles by Victoria Stebleva