Inside this guidebook, you'll find concise how-to instructions, age-appropriate ideas, and real-life scenarios for helping kids (ages 5-11) understand both mental and physical disabilities. These are the steps we found to be the most effective for making sure your message sinks in.
- Learn what your child already knows about people with disabilities.
- Teach etiquette for special needs adaptive tools (service dogs, wheelchairs, etc.).
- Discuss mental difference behaviors (stimming, hyperactivity, etc.) and how to react.
- Learn how to answer common questions from kids about people with disabilities.
- Make household adjustments to create an inclusive environment at home.
Please note: Instead of general advice like 'be a good role model' or 'talk about feelings,' our guidebooks provide age-appropriate examples and step-by-step instructions for integrating specific diversity and inclusion values into daily life at home.Â