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A Day in the Life of a Child with Sensory Integration Difficulties Leaflet
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A Day in the Life of a Child with Sensory Integration Difficulties Leaflet

The following stories illustrate how people living with sensory differences may find those differences impact their day. Some sensory differences can have positive impacts, such as a keen eye for…

When I Lose a Game Social Story Practice Scenarios Worksheets Free-thumbnail
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When I Lose a Game Social Story: Practice Scenarios & Worksheets

When I Lose a Game is a child-friendly social story and activity pack designed to help children understand and manage their emotions when they lose during play. This printable resource…

Having Periods A Free Printable Social Story for Girls and Young People Autism.pdf
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Having Periods – A Free Printable Social Story for Girls and Young People

Having Periods is a gentle, easy-to-understand social story for girls and young people, especially those with autism or learning difficulties, who are starting to learn about menstruation and puberty. It…

Printable Communication Cards for ADHD and Autism
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Free Printable Communication Cards for ADHD and Autism – Girls Version

Communication support and self-advocacy are at the centre of these printable cards for neurodivergent children and young people. The pack focuses on short, clear phrases pupils can point to or…

Auditory Processing Disorder APD PDF Children Signs Support Strategies Classroom Help
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Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) in Children – Signs, Support Strategies and Classroom Help PDF

This free printable PDF explains Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) in children in a clear and practical way, helping adults understand why a child may struggle to process spoken information even…

Sensory Overload Iceberg Poster For Neurodivergent Children
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Sensory Overload Iceberg Poster For Neurodivergent Children

Sensory overload is presented through an iceberg model, showing the small signs people may notice on the outside and the much larger experience underneath. The poster explains that sensory overload…

FREE DOWNLOAD OF UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING DIFFICULT FEELINGS IN AUTISM: PARENT RESOURCE PACK
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Understanding and managing difficult feelings in autism: Parent resource pack

This resource is a guide for parents and carers to help children with emotional regulation. It covers six steps to emotional regulation, including naming and talking about feelings, managing stress…

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My Sensory Overload Triggers Worksheet for Children and Teens

This free printable PDF tool helps children and young people identify sensory overload triggers in a clear, supportive, and non-threatening way. It is designed for neurodivergent children and teens, including…

easyChat Play and Explore PCS 15 Location AAC Boards
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Free PCS Symbols – 218 Communication Boards PDF Printable

Parents, carers, speech and language therapists and classroom staff supporting children or young people who use AAC may find these easyChat Play and Explore low tech communication boards useful for…

Parent Guide to Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Free Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities Book PDF

Parents can use the book to make everyday support for a struggling learner feel calmer, clearer and more joined up. It focuses on children and teenagers with language-based learning disabilities,…

Executive Functioning Disorder Parent Guide PDF Download
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Free The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder – PDF Download

Parents can keep the PDF to hand when planning home routines, preparing for school meetings or choosing strategies for a child who struggles with organisation, attention, time management and follow-through….

Autism in Girls Printable Guide for Parents and Schools
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Autism in Girls Printable Guide for Parents and Schools

At home, in school meetings or during direct work with a child, a clear autism in girls handout can help adults notice what may otherwise be missed. The poster-style PDF…

What Is Sensory Overload In Children Poster
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What Is Sensory Overload In Children Poster

Parents, carers and practitioners can use the poster to quickly recognise when a child is overwhelmed by sensory input rather than being deliberately difficult. It explains sensory overload as a…

Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide to Safety
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Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide to Safety

“Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide to Safety” is a comprehensive resource designed for parents and family members of individuals with autism. The guide aims to equip them with the…

Brothers, Sisters, and Autism: A Parent’s Guide
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Brothers, Sisters, and Autism: A Parent’s Guide

“Brothers, Sisters, and Autism: A Parent’s Guide” is a comprehensive resource designed to support parents in navigating the unique dynamics of siblings with autism (ASD, Asperger syndrome). This guide addresses…

Life as an Autism Sibling: A Guide for Teens
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Life as an Autism Sibling: A Guide for Teens

“Life as an Autism Sibling: A Guide for Teens” is a valuable resource written in a Q&A format, specifically designed to address the unique challenges that teenage siblings may encounter…

Autism, My Sibling, and Me - colorful workbook (for young sibling)
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Autism, My Sibling, and Me – colorful workbook (for young sibling)

“Autism, My Sibling, and Me” is a colorful workbook specifically designed to engage and support young children who have a sibling with autism. Filled with vibrant illustrations and cartoon characters,…

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Learning how to parent by videos

This amazing resource “Learning how to parent by videos” is an online platform that offers a wide range of video guides to assist parents and caregivers in their parenting journey….

Signs of Sensory Overload in Children Printable PDF
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Signs of Sensory Overload in Children Printable PDF

In a busy classroom, family home, therapy room or social work visit, a simple sensory overload checklist can help adults notice what may be happening before a child reaches crisis…

I Can Fix It! - A children’s book dealing with Asperger Syndrome and Stigma
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I Can Fix It! – A children’s book dealing with Asperger Syndrome and Stigma

I Can Fix It! is a touching and educational children’s book from the Iris the Dragon series. The story introduces readers to Josie, a young girl with Asperger’s Syndrome, one…

Taking Turns Social Story Activity Pack Practice Scenarios and Worksheets free pdf
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Taking Turns Social Story Activity Pack: Practice Scenarios and Worksheets

The Taking Turns Activity Pack is a free, printable resource designed to help children learn patience, sharing, and good turn-taking behaviour. Created to accompany the Taking Turns Social Story, this…

Autism Challenging Behaviour Tool Kit for Families
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Autism Challenging Behaviour Tool Kit for Families

Positive behaviour support sits at the centre of this autism challenging behaviour PDF, with a focus on understanding what difficult behaviour may be communicating and how families can respond safely….

Autism Hospital Passport PDF for Health Care Needs
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Autism Hospital Passport PDF for Health Care Needs

Going into hospital, attending appointments or preparing for an emergency admission can be much easier when staff have clear information about how someone communicates, what helps them feel safe, and…

Neurodiversity and School Attendance Poster PDF
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Neurodiversity and School Attendance Poster PDF

Print it for a meeting, display it in a staff room, or use it as a gentle conversation starter with a parent or carer when school attendance feels more complicated…