April 2023 Newsletter

Dear Friends,

     Welcome to our workshop where ShoeboxTasks are assembled, packaged and shipped throughout the world. This newsletter is the first of what will be a monthly series containing information about our Tasks, their use in structured settings and articles related to our work with children on the autism spectrum. It is our hope that you will benefit from our offerings as well as share with us what is working for you and your students!

Thank You, Ron Larsen, Centering on Children

Celebrating Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month

To celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance month we are offering a 10% discount across all products on our website!

Just visit www.shoeboxtasks.com, add your items to your basket and your discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

We are so grateful for the many individuals on the autism spectrum who have worked for us over the years and especially for those who are with us now. Their contributions to our success are immeasurable. Thank you!

Raising Awareness and Acceptance - Links to Additional Resources

North Carolina Autism Society
A community where people within the autism spectrum and their families receive respect, services and supports based on individual differences, needs and preferences.

Autism Society Everyone deserves to live fully. At the core of the Autism Society’s work is a goal to influence meaningful change in support of the Autism community.

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. ASAN was created to provide support and services to individuals on the autism spectrum while working to educate communities and improve public perceptions of autism.

Michael John Carley is an internationally-recognized autistic author, speaker, and public advocate.

Customer Testimonials - we love to hear from you!

"I have been working with a three-year-old child for the last month. He was very closed, no interests, very short attention span and had problems with fine motor skills. He was not independent at all. But when he sees ShoeboxTasks, his eyes are full of curiosity, he works independently, and he really achieves success. When he smiles, I cry -it's magical!!" ~ Silvia N.

Have you achieved success or overcome challenges with the help of ShoeboxTasks? Or perhaps adapted a Task to suit your child/students interests? If so, we would love to hear from you!

For every testimonial we feature in our newsletter or post on our website/social media channels, not only will we gift you a free Task of your choice, but your story may also inspire others who are experiencing similar situations. 

Please send your testimonials and any photos you are happy for us to share publicly to information@shoeboxtasks.com. Thank you so much!

Exciting Company Update!

   We are pleased to announce that Ron’s son - Nicholas Larsen has joined Centering on Children as General Manager.  Nick not only brings a solid background in the world of autism, but has an abundance of creativity and ideas that can only make what we do even better! With Nick joining the family business, Ron will be assisting with product development and will continue to offer customer consultations.  

If you are interested in a consultation with Ron on structuring work environments, motivating challenging students, providing informal assessments regarding your child/student, etc., please contact Ron at ron@shoeboxtasks.com or call (828) 252-5111.

Meet the Team

To learn all about our fantastic team and autistic co-workers, please visit www.shoeboxtasks.com/team

Educational activities designed for children with autism

There are 37 different ShoeboxTasks - visit our website to find out more!

Half Price Mystery Bags and Sound Cylinders!

We are discontinuing our Mystery Bags and Sound Cylinders and are offering a huge 50% discount until stock runs out!

Just visit our website, add your Mystery Bag and/or Sound Cylinders to your basket and your discount will be automatically applied at checkout.