A social story about why autism makes you awesome

1. Autism makes me Awesome An interactive social story on why I am special

2. What is Autism?

3. I have Autism I see the world in a different and special way It is OK to be different. It is OK to have Autism

4. It`s OK to be different Some kids can run fast some kids run slow It is OK to be different. It is OK to have Autism

5. I have Autism I communicate and talk to people in my own special way I might use my words I might use my hands I might use picture cards It is OK to be different. It is OK to have Autism

6. I have Autism I think in a special way I might think in pictures Hot Skating It is OK to be different. It is OK to have Autism

7. I can imagine and remember things exactly as I saw them It is like I can take a picture with my eyes and see it later when I think It is OK to be different. It is OK to have Autism

8. Temple Grandin…a famous woman with Autism

9. Some kids can talk, some can`t It is OK to be different. It is OK to have Autism

10. Autism makes me Awesome I can be an expert on something I really love Science Math Movies Games It is OK to be different. It is OK to have Autism

11. I can be anything I want Autism may make life a challenge, but I can still do anything I want when I grow up I can be A teacher A doctor A Veterinarian A mom or dad A Police man

12. Famous People Who had Autism

13. Autism Makes Me Awesome It is OK to be different. It is OK to have Autism!