This is such a great resource for low-support needs autistic children. It definitely wouldn't work for all autistic children; for those with high support needs, this book may be a bit difficult. Of course, time and development can change that, but it definitely seems more directed at those autistic children who have lower support needs and are more developmentally on track. Overall, these are great activities for children to help them develop their emotional regulation and understand themselves and their emotional needs better.
 
The author used and listed various resources she used to create this. I wish she had actually involved more actually autistic people to create this book. 
 
Also, something I thought I'd bring up. She claims to be an "autism specialist," which isn't really correct. Claiming to be an expert or specialist in a community of people that you are not a part of is not right. There is still so much about autism that professionals do not understand. Even autistic people wouldn't call themselves specialists or experts. Instead, she should be specific about what exactly she is a specialist in; in her case, it seems to be social and emotional development. This information comes directly from actually autistic people, both in and out of the professional developmental field.

I'm an autistic adult and when I saw this book, I looked up the author to see if they were actually autistic. She is not, and I was a bit hesitant because Emily Mori is a "certified autism specialist." Many times, professionals with those kinds of accreditations are not neuroaffirming. It was kind of a yellow flag, so I went into this book with some skepticism. The title at least uses identity first language, which is preferred by many autistics. I did find a lot of activities in this book that I will use with my own kids. I thought they were useful and written in a way that was easy to understand.

I was really excited to read this as I have two children with ASD and am also a fifth grade teacher with many students that are labeled "twice exceptional" due to their gifted screenings and diagnoses. However, I was unable to open the file on either platform, so I could not actually access it. I'd still love to see it though!

As a therapist myself, I LOVE this both for clients and to use with my own kiddos! All of the activities are awesome for neurodivergent kids, and inclusive for all.

This book is a good starting point for working through some social situations. While it is written for the child to read, almost every activity involves or suggests talking about the concepts with an adult. I think this is appropriate given that kids need to discuss social situations to better learn from them, but it presents some limitations. The fact that so many of the ideas involve writing may also be a deterrent for some children with autism. Adults may want to discuss the topics and write the answers for the children - or do a video or audio recording, drawing, or role play. I feel that many of the ideas presented could be expanded upon easily (and should be). I might choose to use some of the ideas in this book as conversation starters.

"Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids" by Emily Mori is a gem for parents and educators navigating the unique challenges of supporting children on the autism spectrum. Mori, with her background as an MS, LCPC, and CAS, brings both expertise and heart to the table.

The book's strength lies in its practical approach, offering a treasure trove of fun activities designed to help autistic kids manage big feelings and foster meaningful connections. Mori seamlessly blends therapeutic insight with playfulness, ensuring that each exercise serves a dual purpose of emotional growth and enjoyment.

What sets this book apart is its age-appropriate content for kids aged 5-10. Mori understands the nuances of this developmental stage and tailors the activities accordingly. The book not only equips parents with effective tools but also makes the learning process enjoyable for the kids.

In a world where social-emotional learning is increasingly recognized as crucial, Mori's book stands out as a valuable resource for families and educators alike. It's a delightful guide that empowers both kids and their support systems on the journey of self-discovery and connection.

What a great book with a variety of social-emotional learning activities. My son is on the spectrum and we enjoyed doing some of these activities together. It is so important to work on social-emotional skills with all children.

This book seems great for school-age children to work through some social-emotional skills. Topics start all about themselves and then progressively (with support) extends outward. While I wouldn't recommend for libraries, I would recommend for family use.

I'll be honest, I requested an ARC of this specifically to check and see if this book would pass or fail a very simple question. Although many people are taught to use person first language in regards to disability, the majority of Autistic people prefer identity first language. This book passed my test with flying colours and did a great job explaining the topic of Identity vs. person first language.

Although I am not a diagnosed autistic myself, I am neurodivergent and would consider myself pretty well acquainted with disability advocacy, especially with neurodivergency.

I could see this being a very useful tool for autistic children, and their parents. I'd recommend this to any caregiver, teacher, sibling etc. Of an Autistic child.

I will be trying my very best to get this book into my store. A lot of the resources we have for Autistic children are outdated or only designed as information for parents and not as a tool for the Autistic individual.

I also feel like this book is a GREAT way for parents to understand what their children might be struggling with. The interactive activities involve the caregivers interaction and could be great tools for bonding.

"Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids" by Emily Mori is designed like a workbook to help parents and kids navigate through difficult social situations for neurodiverse kids. It is written with empathy for neurodiverse kids and provides them with some survival skills for the social toolkit in navigating the social world. As a neurodiverse person, I wish this book had been available when I was young!

This is a great resource for autistic children. As an aspiring counselor, I appreciated the activities and the opportunities for growth offered. These activities are great for autistic children and their families to go through. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy,

This is an activity book on Autistic children. It tells a lot about their condition and the root cause of the same. Also, it make autistic children learn well per their condition knowing nothing about to grow in their lives & their emotions, their space while coping with their emotions, to tackle the situation.

It make them work on devoloping their relationships and to behave confidently in their respective lives. It takes a lot to grow socially and emotionally in such a situation for these children but it is a good effort by author who herself is connected well with the dealing of the cases of this issue, to make them learn safely and envolve them in the act while improving their skills. This neurodiversity approach is affirming and firm enough to convince the audience that this will work and support the people with ASD.

It is worth reading as it not only provide activities for ASD children but also tells about their struggle with it. There were creative tasks, drawings, techniques that helps breathing, games and so much. The illustrations were information carrying & virtually engaging.

This is an excellent, neurodiversity-affirming book.

It has a variety of activities, is very concrete, and is written as though it is by someone with autism for big kids with autism. I intend to use this for my neurodivergent tween and my autistic preschooler with modifications.

It is rare to find a work about social skills in the autism community that isn't "you must conform" (ABA) or "you don't have to follow any social rules!" (lived experience without evidence). This book is exactly that.

I received this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review which is given freely from net galley. But I do intend to purchase this book (this happens a lot for me when I read books from net galley, lol.)

Fantastic book, with excellent activities for kids that are not only autistic, but also for any other child learning how to handle big emotions. Also great for kids who struggle with social situations and with friends. Will be adding this to my list of books to use in therapy.

📖Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids:
Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends
●By Emily Mori, MS, LCPC, CAS ●Illustrated by Victoria Stebleva

Upon skimming through this book when I first opened this ARC, I was immediately excited and couldn't wait to be able to try some of these with my Autistic 8 year old son!

The thought, consideration & research in understanding the struggles an Autistic child can go through with Social & emotional development has not only made this a book worth giving a go to help them with those struggles, but it has also made it a book that is fun, exciting & not a chore or work at all. The activities are designed to interest children, not make them feel like they are learning a lesson. There are creative & craft tasks, writing & drawing, scavenger hunts, music, sensory play, breathing techniques, role playing games, Storytelling, ball games, dice games, & so much more.
The illustrations are bright, fun, informative & visually engaging.
The age range for these tasks can very, so if you feel ones might be too hard right now, you can always come back to it at a later date, or maybe at the moment a certain topic may not relate to your child, again you can skip and always come back when you feel your child may need assistance learning and developing in that area.
The complete flexibility of this book means you don't need to do the tasks in order they have been presented in the book, do as little or as many and when ever you want! There is no pressure and best of all, they are easy and fun to do! even for Mum & Dad (or others) helping.

I will definitely be buying a physical copy to use with my son!

5 Stars from this Mother of an Autistic 8 year old Son.


Thank you to Netgalley, Zeitgeist & Emily Mori for allowing me to receive an Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for my honest review. Everything that I have written is my honest thoughts and feelings.

Thank you to NetGalley, along with the Publisher for the eARC. This is a great resource for special education teachers, and parents with children who have Autism. There are creative ideas to try with kids- and visuals to go along with activities which is HUGE for kids on the spectrum. There are ideas that you can do with children as young as preschool age which I appreciate! I am excited to try some of these ideas with my students this upcoming school year!

I have already ordered my copy! It has so wonderful activities and it is so beautifully illustrated, I can't wait to have it in my hands and to start exploring it with my students.

I'm glad I got a sneak peek at this book through Net Galley. I'm an educator and the parent of a child with autism. I found the activities within this book to be valuable in both arenas. They are clearly explained and have illustrations to assist in understanding. I'm excited to give them a try!

These are SEL activities specific to autistic students, but the ideas are engaging and easy to implement. I’d use this in a whole class setting. I’ll recommend this to our guidance counselor and special educators as well.

Social-emotional skills can be difficult for all of us but especially for children with autism and/or ADHD. Mori, an experienced therapist who has worked with many autistic children struggling with their social skills and emotional awareness, has created the perfect 50-activity workbook to help autistic children, their parents, and other caregivers to know just how to increase these vital skills. With engaging activities, well-thought-out sections, and tons of great added resources, this book has it all. It truly is a complete one-stop resource for social-emotional lessons and activities.

As a speech & language technician, educator, and parent, I found this book to be everything I was hoping for and more! The development of skills from the first section about knowing yourself, to the middle about making and keeping friends, to the last section about dealing with real-life "hard stuff"; like saying your sorry and dealing with sadness, this book has it all. The steps to work on these skills are laid out in meaningful, yet also, developmentally appropriate ways. I wish that I had found this book years ago when I first started teaching! I think this is a must-have for all parents and teachers who work with autistic children.

I received a free ebook copy to review through NetGalley, but I am hoping to get a hardback copy of this for my educational resource library. I also have to mention that the illustrations and workbook activity pages are colorful and engaging, which makes them just right for the target audience of children 5-10.
Thank you for letting me early review this title!