This educational material is specifically designed to aid in reading comprehension and social skills development for autistic children, centered around the engaging story “The Northern Lights: Deryk and Christian’s Adventure in Greenland.” This story provides a structured narrative that helps in identifying emotions, engaging in detailed description, and understanding sequence of events, which are crucial areas for autistic learners.

The story itself serves as a captivating medium to teach about different cultures, geography, and natural phenomena like the Northern Lights, encouraging children to explore the world imaginatively. To deepen understanding, questions are included that require retrieving specific information and connecting with the characters’ experiences, fostering both cognitive and empathetic skills.

Additionally, the drawing space at the end of the story encourages expressive skills, asking children to illustrate the emotions of the characters, which helps in recognizing and expressing feelings—a vital social skill.

Following the story, role-playing scenarios are provided to practice learned content in a fun, interactive way. These role-plays, such as planning a trip, visiting an Inuit village, and observing the Northern Lights, not only reinforce the story’s content but also encourage children to practice decision-making, dialogue, and respectful cultural interaction. These activities are crafted to provide a rich, multi-sensory learning experience that is both enjoyable and educational, helping autistic children to enhance their social communication in structured settings.