A Boy Named MAC
Helping children understand autism
Age Group: Kindergarten – 6th grade
Time Needed: 30-45 minutes
Lesson 1
Title: Mac and Me are the Same and Different
Students will be able to name similarities and differences between themselves and Mac
Students will think of ways that all children are similar and different
Children will imagine how Mac feels when he is angry or sad
Lesson 2
Title: What Is Autism?
Objectives:
Students will hear about Autism and other disabilities
Students will think of ways to treat children with disabilities or any differences using the “ASK” qualities of acceptance, sensitivity, and kindness
Lesson 3
Title: I Can Help Mac
Objectives:
Students will problem solve ways they can help children like Mac with disabilities.
Lesson 4
Title: I Can Play With Mac
Objectives:
Students will problem solve ways they can interact with a child like Mac or any friend they may have.
Lesson 5
Title: “ASK” = Acceptance, Sensitivity, Kindness
Objectives:
Students will create a project displaying the qualities of “ASK” – acceptance, sensitivity, and kindness
An expanded and more detailed curriculum can ordered through this website. Email questions to alifostveit@gmail.com