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Designed as a quick introduction to concepts of personal space and consent, this poster maps out the idea that different people have different levels of closeness that they are ok with. It encourages children to respect other people’s boundaries and to assert themselves in setting their own boundaries. This file was made as a size
These face tags go with the How I’m Feeling Poster. The idea is to print out these tags, cut them out along the black line and use tack or velcro or a similar attachment to make them removeable. Some Autistic kids find verbal communication skills difficult when they are in heightened emotional states, both happy/excited
You may be familiar with the “Zones Of Regulation” concept used and the imagery that goes with it. This is our variation on that design. The intention of this version is to be used as a communication tool rather than a recognition tool. It should be used together with the face tags which are the
Nice hot toasty German style bread pretzels. This recipe is a lot of fun. This recipe has the sprinkle of salt added for a savoury pretzel, but if sweet is your thing you can swap in some raw sugar crystals. This particular version included using Nutlex and gluten free flour to ensure that allergies were
A recipe from another of our group meetings. This sounds strange but it works a treat! It takes about 20minutes from start to finish and at the end you have a really tasty ice cream that you made yourself. The uploaded copy includes notes on how to alter the recipe for vegan, lactose free and
For one of our group meetings we spent our afternoon making bath bombs. This is the recipe and process we used! Click on the image above to download a pdf.
In our Winter term for 2021 we did a cooking week where we made Chicken Nuggets (with zucchini) from scratch. The food was a big hit and everyone ate all of their share. Some parents have told me they have since made batches at home because the kids have requested them. Please note, this was
In April of 2023 Spectrum Connect hosted a talk for parents that discussed ways to support safe online habits for Autistic children. It identified some of the benefits of online interactions but also looked at building good communication and understanding of risks. These notes were intended as a mental refresher for those who attended the
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In July of 2022 Spectrum Connect hosted a talk for parents that discussed resources to support Autistic children who were attending mainstream educational organisations. These notes were intended as a mental refresher for those who attended the talk but may still offer some help for those who are looking for some general guidance. The pdf
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In January of 2022 Spectrum Connect hosted a talk for parents that examined the different types of therapies typically offered to Autistic kids in Australia. The attached notes were intended as a mental refresher for those who attended the talk but may still offer some help for those who are looking for some general guidance.