Tips for supporting:
- Be patient and understanding .
- Allow time for pupils to process information and use visual first if possible
- Try to keep the environment as calm as possible.
- Keep as much routine as possible and use visuals to communicate this.
- Keep language and noise to a minimum
- Allow regular movement breaks ( remember the release of endorphins trigger happy feelings)
- Have strategies for times when pupils are out of sorts eg some time in quiet area, a run around outside, hand/ foot massage, music, heavy blankets etc
- Use interests to base activities on
- Talk regularly with parents/carers to try and preempt any anxiety
- Be flexible
- Have fun
- Sensory activities ( gloop, shaving foam, water play etc)
There are some excellent ideas, websites and activities in the Home Tasks section of the website.