This material, titled “Learning to Give Compliments,” is designed to enhance reading comprehension and social skills in autistic children by engaging them with a story set in the vibrant world of Valoria. In this narrative, readers meet Leo, a young resident of Valoria who possesses a unique perspective of the world, characterized by an appreciation for patterns, colors, and details. Despite his love for precision and sincerity, Leo faces challenges in social interactions, particularly understanding the complexities of social exchanges.

This material, titled “Learning to Give Compliments,” is designed to enhance reading comprehension and social skills in autistic children by engaging them in a story set in the vibrant world of Valoria. In this narrative, readers meet Leo, a young resident of Valoria who has a unique perspective of the world, characterized by an appreciation of patterns, colors, and details. Despite his love for precision and sincerity, Leo faces challenges in social interactions, particularly understanding the complexities of social exchanges.

The story unfolds with Leo’s journey to learn the importance and impact of giving genuine compliments as part of a school project. Through his experiences, readers are introduced to practical and effective strategies for giving compliments, such as being sincere, specific, observant, using personal interests, and practicing active listening. These lessons are woven into the narrative to help autistic children recognize and apply these skills in their interactions, promoting empathy, kindness, and social connectivity.

By engaging with the story and subsequent comprehension questions, children are encouraged to reflect on Leo’s experiences, the strategies he learns, and the positive effects his compliments have on his classmates and the broader community of Valoria. This approach aims to foster an understanding of the power of kind words and how they can brighten the lives of others, while also supporting the development of meaningful social connections. The inclusion of drawings in the following section provides an interactive element, allowing children and their caregivers to immerse themselves further in the story by completing conversations and actively participating in the social dynamics of the narrative. The role-playing games suggested at the end offer a fun and practical way to apply what has been learned, encouraging empathy, detailed observation, and the genuine expression of appreciation. Each game is designed to cater to the needs of each child, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.