Autism advice and strategies for parents & carers
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Podcast #11 Ideas to help children at home during the COVID-19 crisis – Facebook live recording
Bonus episode: This is a live recording from a ‘Facebook Live’ I hosted this week. It took place in a group aimed at general support through the Covid-19 Crisis, in the island of Jersey, where I am from.
I took this opportunity to talk to parents and carers about potential strategies that could be helpful for families with children with special needs, when spending all day at home.
Podcast #2: Emotional regulation, behaviour and autism with Adem Cetindamar
Steph and experienced teacher Adem Cetindemar discuss emotional regulation development and strategies for autistic children and young people who have severe learning difficulties.
Autism Friendly Classroom Strategies
Me and my team of wonderful teaching assistants decided on the following important strategies for all of the team to follow in the classroom. The strategies are also essential for new people entering the classroom to know and understand. These strategies are therefore visible on the wall as you enter the Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more