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5 Picture Books about Special Needs
I love teaching students of all ages using picture book. Especially in my social skills groups, you can read about it here. Because October is Disability Awareness Month, I wanted to share my student’s top five picture books about special needs.
So, read them aloud in your special education groups! But, be sure to read them in general education classes too! The age of your students does not matter. These stories discuss Aspergers, Down Syndrome, Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, and Inclusion. Every single student can benefit from a deeper understanding of these topics. Basically, I love books that foster inclusion and friendship. These books do! Even better, in my experience they prompt thoughtful conversation and can lead to a more tolerant student body.
My Student’s Official Top 5 Favorite Read Alouds about Special Needs
- Armond Goes to a Party (Aspergers)
- Princess Jaycee (Down Syndrome)
- Dan and Diesel (Visual Impairment)
- Howie Helps Himself (Cerebral Palsy)
- The invisible Boy (Inclusion)
Do your students have a favorite picture book about special needs that I should bring into my classroom? If so, I would love to hear about it! Let’s connect on Facebook or Instagram.
See more of my student’s favorite picture books:
My Student’s Official Top 5 Favorite Read Alouds about Anger