Autism Home Learning

Mental Health Foundation Mental Health Awareness Week This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, with the theme KINDNESS. So I will be posting suggestions for promoting kindness all week :) The Mental Health Foundation is hosting Mental Health Awareness Week, 18th - 24th May. The theme for the week is KINDNESS, with perhaps no better time to think about what kindness means, why kindness is important and how we can promote kindness.  Why kindness? Mark Rowland, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation says: We have chosen kindness because of its singular ability to unlock our shared humanity. Kindness strengthens relationships, develops community and deepens solidarity  Why kindness? Being kind to others is good for our own physical and mental health, research showing five benefits: Helping others feels good. Kindness/altruism creates sense of belonging and reduces isolation. Being kind and h elping others, especially those who are less for...

Issues regarding the current situation are of concern to many autistic teenagers. There are some specific areas which are important to consider if you have a teenage son or daughter who is home learning. In this post I consider some of the  issues which may be impacting your teen at this time. Many of my previous posts are also relevant to autistic teenagers, so why the need for a specific post on the issues which may be impacting your teen son or daughter? Well, firstly I have had many requests for this topic and secondly I would like to show how the negatives of the current lockdown situation can be used to teach positive skills. Use the current situation to teach RESILIENCE .  COVID-19 poses a global challenge and as a nation we are being forced to work in new ways in order to adapt to changes imposed across society. We know that change for autistic people can cause intense anxiety and many may prefer to adhere to favourite routines. Parents know that schools ...