Our staff have been very busy trying to make and follow their own instructions! Here are some that we have tried and tested! Let us know how you get on!! Air Dry Clay- We will add in some pictures of … Continue reading →

Many of our children are due to start school in August. Unfortunately, due to circumstances out with our control, the normal transition programme is unable to go ahead. We have created booklets that can be edited by each school and … Continue reading →

This is similar to our Now/Next and First/Then Boards. You can use this on a smart phone or tablet by downloading PowerPoint or keynote etc. Then stretch the page to see all the visual and using your finger drag what … Continue reading →

Following recipes is a great way to develop processing skills. It can be used at all ages and stages.   PDF Version available here recipes

Card games are hugely popular. Using visuals alongside verbal and written rules make them easier to explain and understand. Snap Rules Go Fish   We will be adding more resources to this blog post so please comment with other games … Continue reading →

Beginning a conversation can be difficult. Sometimes we want to talk but our brains are too busy processing to find the starting point. These tables below can be used to help. They can be used using open questions such as … Continue reading →

Having a shopping list is great for all ages. It means that you can shop for just what you need, you won’t forget anything or to keep others on track during the shopping visit. When there are times that shopping … Continue reading →

All About Anne This is a story that can be used by all ages.

This pack was designed to support Autism Awareness Week in schools. Each link comes with a lesson plan, list of required resources and the tasks linked to plan. Autistic Experience Famous Faces Say what you mean scenarios Smelly Days Visual … Continue reading →

John’s Powerpoint This PowerPoint was created by an autistic child who wanted to help people understand what autism means to him. He has given his permission to share this and hope it helps.  Autism Awareness Week This PowerPoint was used … Continue reading →

We recognise the need to support communication at all stages. This resource could be used in hospitals, care homes or by carer who visit people in their home. The size can be edited in word, publisher and powerpoint (or any … Continue reading →

We know how hard everyone is trying to come up with some great ideas to keep everyone entertained! Here are some great and easy to play games for all ages! Pencil and paper games PDF Available here Pencil and paper … Continue reading →

Sometimes we can forget that moving from Primary 1 to Primary 2 or Primary 5 to Primary 6 can be just as upsetting, challenging and/or confusing as moving schools. Here are some resources we use to help. Pri to Pri … Continue reading →

Our last post gave instructions on how to make your own board on a tablet or smart phone. This post will include examples and some of the symbols and resources you may need. Remember to save as image (if using … Continue reading →

Some of our families and many of our schools use first and then boards or now and next boards. Whether you call them first and then or now and next, it doesn’t matter as long as you are consistent. If … Continue reading →

Transition book This book may help with transitioning between classes. Primary Transitions This sheet could be used as suits!

Hi everyone! We are so excited to see our blog is being received around the world! Please leave us a comment to let us know where you are from and what else you would like to see on our blog? … Continue reading →

We have previously spoken about the importance of giving children and young people the name of emotions as this helps to validate the feeling and to give them some control over it. We are going to be adding more emotion … Continue reading →

We have spoken so much about the impact of anxiety on children and young people (and on parents). We are now going to look at different coping skills. Today our focus is on those who need to work. Just like … Continue reading →

So much of what we are doing is focusing on easing anxiety and maintaining relationships. Many schools and parents are finding it hard to keep the link with home and school. This isn’t about recreating school at home, but at … Continue reading →