Autism Home Learning

Here is a final part of a series of Social Stories to help prepare for going back to school. This part includes information about staff wearing PPE and social distancing. Again, this is to illustrate how the approach might be used. You will need to talk to your child's school for correct information. Talk to your child's teacher if you want help to use a Social Story with symbols. For more information on Social Stories, see:  Carol Gray's Social Stories National Autistic Society - Social Stories   Siobhan Timmins - Social Stories

Here is part 2 of a Social Story which includes information about which activities will be available and which will not. Note that this is to illustrate how you can use this approach, but a Social Story will need personalising depending upon your child's needs. Talk to your son's or daughter's teacher if you need help with how much information to include and also to check which symbols to include.   Part 3 to follow. For more information on Social Stories, see:  Carol Gray's Social Stories National Autistic Society - Social Stories   Siobhan Timmins - Social Stories

Following on from my previous post, here is an example of a Social Story in 3 parts and including symbols (by Boardmaker) added by a special school. If your child uses symbols at school, talk to teachers about preparing a Social Story which includes symbols corresponding to those used at school. Part 1 Part 2 to follow in my next post. For more information on Social Stories, see:  Carol Gray's Social Stories National Autistic Society - Social Stories   Siobhan Timmins - Social Stories

So, the uncertainty goes on and autism home learning continues. Many parents are feeling worn down and some are struggling with the enormity of their situation. This post is about YOU and considers ways to take care of yourself.  The wellbeing of our children is a priority and I have already posted my thoughts and suggestions for how to support their wellbeing during this challenging time. However, in this post I focus on YOUR wellbeing, at a time perhaps when you are losing motivation and/or anxieties are increasing as political talk turns to sending our children back to school. I am mindful of 'information & advice overload' and whilst most of this is well-intentioned, nevertheless for some this adds to a sense of failing and feelings of guilt for not achieving what many others appear to be successful at. I do NOT want to add to what may feel like yet more advice, which adds to your sense of feeling overwhelmed. Instead I hope that my thoughts and tips may offer a