Mentor program helps students with autism interact with peers

An elementary school in Nebraska has started an after-school program that gives students with autism in third and fifth grades a chance to interact with their peers. In Circle of Friends, students are partnered with a group of four peer mentors to work on language and social skills. The program also seeks to combat bullying by raising disability awareness. Kearney Hub (Neb.) (1/14)   http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/program-helps-improve-social-language-skills-for-autistic-kids/article_47903d90-7d48-11e3-817d-001a4bcf887a.html