Visual timetables

Visual timetables

Having a visual timetable can be really useful for some children. It helps them keep track of what’s happening next, supports transitions and helps them recognise the passing of time.

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Rights at school

This resource outlines children's rights at school, and what to do if those rights are not being respected.

 

Bullying in school (for parents)

This resource is aimed at parents of autistic students, covering how to tell if your child is being bullied at school, and strategies for dealing with bullying when it does occur.

Bullying in school (for autistic students)

This resource is aimed at autistic students, covering what bullying is and strategies for dealing with it.

 

School Accommodations checklist

Many autistic people struggle to know what they can ask for when offered help. For this reason we often suggest the use of an accommodations checklist. This is something that a school could provide to the autistic person or parent to offer different kinds of accommodations/adjustments. This resource covers some ideas of things you may consider putting onto such a checklist.

Talking to a child about being autistic

This resource is aimed at children aged roughly 6-10 years old. It is designed to be a script on how to speak to your child, but these are just some suggestions, adjust the language and examples for your child's age and ability.

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