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Students Relaxing, c. 1950
In 1945, the Bureau of Indian Affairs created a special five-year educational program to address a critical lack of educational opportunities on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. This pilot program was first implemented at Sherman Institute in Riverside, California.
Social Stories
- Resource Type
- Museum Visit Guide
- Grade Level:
- 12+, 9–12, 6–8, 3–5, K–2
- Topic:
- Social Stories
Social Stories are guides with photos and descriptions to help people on the autism spectrum prepare for their visit. Although Social Stories are typically used and created for people with autism, these guides can serve any visitor who wants to know what to expect. Our Social Stories are available for download below.
Educational Programs at the Autry are sponsored by:
Dean and Laura Beresford · Molly and Neal Brockmeyer · Vince and Colleen Caballero · Capital Group · David F. Eisenberg · The Georgina-Fredrick Children's Foundation · Christy McAvoy · Marleen and Bruce Rognlien · Robert E. Ronus · Brenda and Gary Ruttenberg · The Steinmetz Foundation · Virginia F. Stevenson · Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation