Brewster Pierce Elementary School in Vermont got a visit from Puppets in Education who taught them about autism. Three puppets, one of whom had autism, talked about how some kids have a different kind of mind, but that all kids have a lot in common. The puppets shared suggestions for making friends with classmates with autism. For example, use short sentences and say the child’s name, use kind language, and invite the child to play with you. Karen Newman, one puppeteer, explained, “We're not just necessarily talking about what autism is, but we're talking about some of the things the kids are seeing with their classmates and explaining to them why they're seeing what they're seeing.” Puppets in Education tackle other difficult topics like bullying, obesity, and mental health.