Indholdsfortegnelse for February 2025 i Foughtism

Hello and welcome to Foughtism, a monthly magazine dedicated to celebrating the unique gifts of individuals with autism. A treasure of practical, playful and engaging activities for kids on the spectrum Foughtism magazine offers strategies and ideas to enrich the lives of children through meaningful activity. More than 20+ activities help the child on the spectrum: follow directions, stay focused, and strengthen motor skills; interact with peers and develop social skills needed for playdates; build vocabulary, expand communication, and answer questions. Our pages are filled with inspiring stories of individuals who have overcome challenges, followed their dreams, and made a positive impact on the world. At Foughtism, we're all about embracing your unique perspective, exploring your creativity, and connecting with a community of like-minded individuals. Let's celebrate your unique gifts,…

Great Minds in History Being self-reliant also means being sure of yourself. It means being confident in your thoughts and ideas. This can be hard when there are many different opinions on issues. In history, those who make the most change are the ones who thought in a unique way. They were independent thinkers. They didn't let other people influence their ideas or stop them from moving forward. Who comes to mind when you think of an independent thinker? Are they a famous inventor? Perhaps it is a celebrity you admire. How are they different? How about an athlete who defied logic to meet their goals? Do you have a personal hero who didn't let others hold them down? You will research a great independent thinker, They can be from…

Who Am I? A good friend is a treasure. They will be there to help you when you have a problem. They will make you laugh and have fun. They are the first people you call when you want to hang out. Close family members can be like good friends too, Its important to have a circle of people around that will support you. How would you describe a good friend? Some common words are: Get together with a group of your friends or family, Each person will choose one member to write about, On a piece of paper, write down ten things about your person. You should include their personality traits, If you need to, you can include things about what they look like, Don't put the other person's…

Make a Mantra You've thought long and hard about a goal. You know what you want to accomplish. You've made a plan and mapped it out. Now that you've started, you've realized it's hard to stay on track. How do you stay motivated? A mantra is a simple saying, It inspires and encourages people, There are many phrases that come from many cultures, Some sayings are religious and others are for everyone. Do you have a favorite one already? Maybe your family has a favorite saying. Find a mantra that will help you meet your goal, What will make you focus? A quick search online will show you many helpful sayings, Search terms could be “inspirational quotes”, “motivating words” among many others. You will notice that these often have illustrations…

Standing Up For Others Being self-reliant and independent means doing things for yourself. There may be times when you may need a little extra help, This is often called self-advocacy. You may need to advocate for yourself at work, school, or with your friends. It is important to ask for what you need in order to be successful. As we get more used to advocating for ourselves, it gets easier. Soon, it will be second nature. There are still others in the world who do not have the ability to do this. Charity groups use their resources to help speak for others. There are non-profit organizations that help people with disabilities, endangered animals and environmental causes. Some examples include The Innocence Project and Amnesty International. Which cause do you want…

How Polite Are You? Are you rude and full of attitude? Or are you prim and proper? Perhaps you are mean and menacing. Fill in the following questions to find out just how polite you are! Add the number of A, B and C answers at the end to get your result. 1. Your friend is wearing new shoes. You think they look terrible. You: A) tell them they're wearing ugly shoes. B) stay quiet, C) find something nice to say about the shoes. 2. A teacher has spilled their lunch on their shirt and don't seem to notice, You: A) make fun of them to your friends in class. B) hope someone else will tell them they have a stained shirt. C) quietly mention to your teacher they have a stain. 3. Someone…

Plan a Party! Social life often revolves around parties, We go to birthday parties, retirement parties, housewarming parties. We can celebrate everything with our friends and families! Some people like to celebrate in small groups, Others like to celebrate with a huge crowd. You are going to plan a party. It can be for an event you have coming up, or one you wish to have, There are some important things to consider when you're planning: • Date and time. • How many guests. • Location. • Food available. • Activities for guests. • How guests will interact with each other. Be creative! How will you be a great host? You can look up local venues in your area. What does your vision look like for a great party? Your…

Many kids have trouble communicating when they are having big feelings or when they are having conflict or disagreements with others. Giving kids tools (such as this simple script) is a great way to support problem solving, self-advocacy and conflict resolution skill development! You tap your pencil on my desk. You take my stuff without asking. You say my name wrong. You cut me in line. You eat all the snacks. You step on the back of my shoes. You don't give me enough space. You don't do your fair share of work. You chew loudly with your mouth open. You keep staring at me. You move my stuff and forget where it is. You mess up the erasers. Draw a picture of a problem you solved before.…