Books
By Sara Woolf Anderson &
Jennifer Schmidt
Children are often curious about others and ask questions or form assumptions about those they perceive as different in less than ideal ways. By introducing characteristics of autism in a manner that promotes understanding and inclusion, assumptions based on fear or confusion can be avoided and attitudes of acceptance, kindness, and empathy can be fostered.
Be a Friend:
PEERspective on Autism
By Jennifer Schimdt & Megan Barrett
with Sara Woolf Anderson
Students with autism are often brilliant but struggle to get and keep jobs due to social skill deficits. This book will help teachers encourage students to start thinking socially through social skill lessons based on evidence-based practice, including peer based instruction & intervention. Using peers to teach social skills is an effective way to shift culture within a school.
Yes, Please Tell Me!
Using the PEERspective Learning Approach to Help Preteens Navigate the Social World
By Jennifer Schmidt
Ghostwritten with Sara Woolf Anderson
PEERspective is a complete curriculum that teaches self-awareness. self-acceptance. relationship building, conflict resolution, stress management, and many other skills that have a lifelong impact on students' lives. In this book, educators can learn how to implement the PEERspective Learning Approach to help students both with and without autism.
