In this section:
1 Information/resources for parents
2 Information/resources for learners
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1 Information/resources for parents
♥Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. It contains invaluable information for parents, children and young people and professionals.
Their mission is to:
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raise awareness of children’s rights to extra support in school
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help families and schools work together to ensure children get the support they need
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provide advice to children and young people who might be struggling in school
♥Salvesen Mindroom is an Edinburgh-based chartiy operating across Scotland. I’ve worked with them on and off for the best part of 20 years and currently deliver some of thier training sessions.
Information from the National Autism Implementation Team for parents
♥A Quiet Space at home:
♥Movement breaks at home …
♥Autistic masking …
♥Supporting eating and drinking. Often a huge worry for families.
♥For parents/carers whose children are struggling to get to school. This resource was produced as advice for schools (to help return learners after after Covid) but still relevant. I’ve shared it with many parents and carers who have found it helpful.
♥Great advice around the demand of sleep from Laura Hellfeld’s Facebook page.
♥Homework advice from The National Autistic Society
♥A home timetable from ReachoutASC
♥Some visuals to download from National Autism Implementation Team for using at home (or anywhere).
♥3 minute video which gives sound advice on how to talk to children/young people about their autism.
♥A great workbook to help children understand their autism. In the website page, scroll to the bottom of the page and register (for free) to receive the workbook
♥Some great info. on autism and puberty.
♥You might find these resources from Sheffield NHS helpful.
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♥You might find this helpful
2 Information/resources for learners
♥This is part of the Enquire website for young people. Full of fantastic advice and information!
♥‘My Rights, My Say supports children aged 12-15 to use these rights. It’s independent, confidential and easy to use, and here to make sure the voices of children with additional support needs are heard.’
Nowadays, there are almost too many books to support learners understand their emotions. This book has been around for years but still a goodie!
♥Found this video to use with learners …
may also be helpful …
♥ From communication Friendly – some breathing exercises to help reduce anxiety and calm the nervous system.
‘Krysten Taprell has very kindly given us permission to visualise some of the amazing breathing techniques she discuss on her blog. https://www.thetherapistparent.com/blog/
Karen Taprell says on her blog that when we slow our breathing down and keep it in rhythm then the body will follow. She also says that being anxious, leads to a flight/flight reaction which can stimulate the Vagus Nerve. If breathing can be controlled then a message is sent to this nerve which causes the body to release calming chemicals.
♥ From Communication Friendly. ‘We have mentioned in previous posts about the importance of using visuals to support independence. We have also looked at the importance of breaking down instructions. To help with this, we are making some resources to visualise activities to promote independence in helping around the house.’
