How to Respond to Disability Curiosity from Kids

This guidebook offers practical guidance for parents and caregivers on how to address children's natural curiosity (ages 6-12) about disabilities in a compassionate, informative, and age-appropriate way. With clear explanations, real-life examples, and engaging activities, this resource helps adults create a safe and inclusive environment where children can learn about disability with empathy and understanding.

You'll find step-by-step guidance and practical ideas for:

• Learning what your child already knows about people with disabilities.
• Teaching etiquette for special needs adaptive tools (service dogs, wheelchairs, etc).
• Discussing mental difference behaviors (stimming, hyperactivity, etc) and how to react.
• Making household adjustments to create an inclusive attitude at home.
• Answering common questions from kids about people with disabilities.

Please note: Instead of general advice like 'be a good role model' or 'talk about feelings,' our guidebooks provide specific age-appropriate examples and step-by-step instructions for integrating diversity and inclusion values into daily life at home.