Autism related resources, podcasts and blog posts for parents and carers supporting communication development, emotional regulation and sensory needs.
Sand timers can really help autistic children prepare for an upcoming transition or change of activity, enabling them to visually see the time left.
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 Read more
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