Happy Easter from all of the Tappy Twins Team. Have a great holiday.
Guide to assist children with Aspergers or Autism in schools
Have a colour coded timetable with same colour books for each subject
All overhead notes shown in the classroom to be printed out for the child in advance – so if they fall behind then can go at their own pace
The school provide a list of equipment and books etc the child will need each day
All staff to ascertain full understanding at all times and individualise content where needed – a simple answer from the child. Yes is not enough, as they may not want to speak out when they don’t understand
Operate a reward system in and out of school – increases confidence and independence
Use traffic light system so teacher can see how they are feeling
Have a time out card when things get too much so they can leave and calm down
Always make the child aware of any changes that may have to take place
Buddy up with a role model pupil that can support them in increasing their independence
Offer a club with like-minded peers to add structure to break times
Weekly social interaction with good role models covering everyday situations
Always use their name at the beginning, when you are saying something, so that they know you are talking to them
If you are aware that they have an intense interest, then try to use this to engage them
Have a point of contact they can go to when they are feeling unhappy, stressed that they get on well with
Guide to assist children with Aspergers or Autism in schools
Have a colour coded timetable with same colour books for each subject
All overhead notes shown in the classroom to be printed out for the child in advance – so if they fall behind then can go at their own pace
The school provide a list of equipment and books etc the child will need each day
All staff to ascertain full understanding at all times and individualise content where needed – a simple answer from the child. Yes is not enough, as they may not want to speak out when they don’t understand
Operate a reward system in and out of school – increases confidence and independence
Use traffic light system so teacher can see how they are feeling
Have a time out card when things get too much so they can leave and calm down
Always make the child aware of any changes that may have to take place
Buddy up with a role model pupil that can support them in increasing their independence
Offer a club with like-minded peers to add structure to break times
Weekly social interaction with good role models covering everyday situations
Always use their name at the beginning, when you are saying something, so that they know you are talking to them
If you are aware that they have an intense interest, then try to use this to engage them
Have a point of contact they can go to when they are feeling unhappy, stressed that they get on well with
Loved being on the radio again today
Thanks to Terri-Anne Coope at Switch Radio for having me in to chat about online safety.