Sensory Gang Summer Reading Program
Hi! We’re delighted that you have decided to check out the Sensory Gang Summer Reading Program. Now in our fourth summer, we’ve added new titles and also activities for children and students who are nonverbal or have limited verbal ability. The goal of the program is to help keep kids engaged over the summer and to help them begin to understand and appreciate their differences and the differences of those around them, as well as be able to apply practical knowledge from the selected books in their homes and classrooms. The program is designed for early-elementary, elementary, middle and high school students, and runs from June through August. By participating, students will have the opportunity to read a selection of books that cover a range of topics related to autism spectrum disorders.
The Books
We have chosen a list of titles that are entertaining but also offer practical information for everyday life. Multiple books are listed for each age category, so that you can choose as many books as appropriate for your child. In addition, for our younger readers, many of the book selections are accompanied by craft activities, coloring pages and discussion questions so they can immerse themselves in the message of the book and take away a tangible product. For older readers, many books are accompanied by discussion topics/questions as a way to open up dialogue about what they have read. There are also activities for children and students who are nonverbal or have limited verbal ability including: creating a scrapbook, video, personal plot twist, collage and more!
How It Works
First, review the program selections and select the age category appropriate for your child’s level. Next, download, complete and submit the registration form for your child/student to marketing@aapcpublishing.net.
▪ A confirmation email will be sent to you containing a password to access the materials for your selected age category. Then, view the correlating craft activities, coloring pages, and discussion questions and choose the appropriate items for your child/student Summer Reading Program Participant.
▪ Remember to take photos of your child/student wit h his/her completed craft project and keep track of books read on the reading log. Finally, at the end of the program send photos and reading log to AAPC Publishing Summer Reading Program, 15490 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, KS 66221
