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Puppets and Autism By Kelly Jean Sullivan

  <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> A new study by researchers at the Yale Child Study Center demonstrates that  puppets can attract and hold the attention of children with autism spectrum disorder  (ASD), raising the potential for developing more engaging therapies that strengthen social engagement and facilitate learning <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486">  </amp-auto-ads>h How to Use Finger Puppets to Teach Children with Autism Use finger puppets with children's songs. . Build communication skills. . Build fine motor skills.  Build imitation skills. . Role play Build attention skills Work on eye contact.  As a reinforcerFour years ago, Sesame Street introduced Julia, its first new Muppet in 10 years. At first only in an online picture book, and later the sh