Educational Resources for Special Needs
Fall 2008 WebsiteOne of the best tools on the site is a game that teaches children how to recognize various facial expressions, a skill that can be very difficult for children with Autism or Asperger’s syndrome. In the game a child can manipulate individual elements of a face such as the eyes, eyebrows and mouth to show expression. Another game designed to teach sequencing shows actual events transpiring, making it much less abstract - and therefore more effective - than traditional sequencing card games.
The site is easy to navigate and presents information to both adults and children at age appropriate levels, using visual cues for children and eliminating technical jargon and unnecessary acronyms for parents. The information is accurate and the site’s consultants are individuals who are top researchers in their field.



