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Hiawatha Elementary Outdoor Walk Spreads Awareness and Understanding of Autism

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Acceptance and understanding were among key concepts emphasized at Hiawatha Elementary School as students across grade levels recently participated in a collection of in-class activities and an outdoor autism awareness walk to share important information about autism.

During the weeklong event, students participated in daily in-class activities which featured creating “I Am” posters depicting how everyone is unique and blue Post-it notes sharing what they learned about autism to stick on their classroom door. They explored mindfulness and calming strategies, created puzzle pieces showcasing their creativity and how everyone is different, and listened to daily announcements from fifth grade students sharing facts about autism.

As part of the outdoor walk, students visited stations to learn what autism is and the ways in which some people with autism communicate, and to participate in sensory activities and high- and low-energy games.