Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2025 i Foughtism

Hello and welcome to Foughtism, a monthly magazine dedicated to celebrating the unique gifts of individuals with autism. A treasure of practical, playful and engaging activities for kids on the spectrum Foughtism magazine offers strategies and ideas to enrich the lives of children through meaningful activity. More than 20+ activities help the child on the spectrum: follow directions, stay focused, and strengthen motor skills; interact with peers and develop social skills needed for playdates; build vocabulary, expand communication, and answer questions. Our pages are filled with inspiring stories of individuals who have overcome challenges, followed their dreams, and made a positive impact on the world. At Foughtism, we’re all about embracing your unique perspective, exploring your creativity, and connecting with a community of like-minded individuals. Let’s celebrate your unique gifts,…

Armani Williams is a 20-year-old American stock car racing driver who was diagnosed with ASD at the age of two. Among his many accolades, he is the first NASCAR driver to be open about his autism diagnosis. Williams spoke his first word at the age of three. He struggled with social interaction and sensory information difficulties during childhood and was very interested in cars and watching NASCAR at a young age. You will often find the word “autism” written on Williams’ track car and suit, and he has sported blue paint schemes with the blue autism puzzle piece to raise awareness. He is currently studying chemical engineering while pursuing his love for fast cars.…

What is Social Emotional Learning? Social emotional learning (SEL) is the process for acquiring necessary social and emotional skills for everyday success. These skills include understanding ourselves and our abilities, using self-control, setting goals, maintaining positive relationships, having empathy for others, making positive decisions, and much more. Essentially, social emotional learning skills are life skills, as these are abilities learners need in the classroom, at home, with friends, in future relationships, and beyond. What Skills are Targeted in Social Emotional Learning? There are five major domains when it comes to social emotional learning: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and decision-making skills. Each of these areas encompass a wide variety of skills that are necessary for success in all areas of an individual’s life. See the SEL Skills at a…

PREK-KINDER Self-Advoacy • BE WHO YOU ARE BY TODD PARR • THE COOL BEAN BY JORY JOHN • THE DOT BY PETER H. REYNOLDS Conflict Resolution • WE DON’T EAT OUR CLASSMATES BY RYAN T. HIGGINS • THE GOOD EGG BY JORY JOHN • SHARING DOES NOT COMPUTE BY MICHAEL SLACK Choice Making • HOW DO DINOSAURS STAY SAFE? BY JANE YOLEN • I WANT MY HAT BACK BY JON KLASSEN • NO, DAVID! BY DAVID SHANNON Persistence • GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE BY GILES ANDREAE • THE BAD SEED BY JORY JOHN • A SQUIGGLY STORY BY ANDREW LARSON 1ST-3RD GRADE Persistence • WAITING IS NOT EASY BY MO WILLEMS • THE MAGICAL YET BY ANGELA DITERLIZZI • A LITTLE SPOT OF PERSEVERANCE BY DIANE ALBER Conflict Resolution • MY…

I will have different tasks at work. A task is a job I must complete. Once I complete a task at work, I move on to the next one. If I do not know how to do a task, it is expected that I ask for help. I can say “I do not understand. Will you explain how to do it again?” Others will not know I do not understand unless I say something. I cannot sit and wait. Once I finish a task, I move on to the next one. If I do not know what to do next, I ask my manager or boss “What should I do next?” I listen carefully and use a visual task list to help me remember. I will be a self-advocate at…