Objective

By the end of this lesson, KAUATOA will learn about Autism and understand that everybody is different in their own special way.

Materials and Prep

• Pen and paper
• Colorful markers or crayons
• Comfortable space to sit and work
• Open mind and willingness to learn

Activities

• Drawing Feelings: Draw different facial expressions and discuss what emotions they represent.
• Role-Playing: Act out scenarios where understanding differences is important, like sharing toys or helping a friend.
• Creating a "Differences" Poster: Make a poster celebrating the uniqueness of each individual, including KAUATOA.

Talking Points

• Quotation: "Autism is a unique way of seeing the world. Just like how we all have different favorite colors, people with Autism experience things differently too."
• Quotation: "It's okay to be different! Our differences make us special and interesting. Imagine how boring it would be if we were all exactly the same."
• Quotation: "Sometimes people with Autism might do things in a way that seems unusual to us. It's important to be patient, understanding, and accepting of their differences."