Sand timers for autistic children
Sand timers can really help autistic children prepare for an upcoming transition or change of activity, enabling them to visually see the time left.
Visual timetables to help autistic children
Visual Timetables Visual timetables aid transitions by enabling children with autism to understand what they will be doing next or where they will be going. Visual timetables enable children to be independent and can motivate children by making it clear what will be happening in the day. The child removes the next …
Understanding the medical and social model of disability
The Paralympics have made an incredible impact on society and has got people talking positively about disability! Understanding the medical and social model of disability is important not just for people directly involved with a child or adult with a disability but for everyone in society in order to build positive attitudes and a …
iPad App: Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box
Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box I recently purchased the iPad app ‘Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box’ for £1.49 and I would recommend it to any parent of children with autism and/or severe learning difficulties or teacher using iPads in the classroom. The app has 21 different scenes with abstract …
Attention bucket for autistic children (Attention Autism)
Attention Autism After using the idea of an ‘attention bucket’, I looked further into the Attention Autism approach. The Attention Autism approach focuses on developing attention and listening skills and giving the children “an irresistible invitation to learn”. ‘Attention Bucket’ An ‘attention bucket’ is a bucket full of motivating and exciting toys and …