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Allow them time to process information (verbal and visual) before you repeat instructions, questions or take away visual information.

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k that isn’t “perfect”, not the neatest, has crossed out work and incorrect answers will reinforce you are happy with mistakes.

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y help answer many of the questions these children have: What is happening? What order? What time? What is next? How long?

helps reduce stress as they know what to expect. Repeating activities allows success, build independence and increases fidence.

Sometimes they can repeat exactly what you said but do not understand. The more als you use, the higher the understanding.

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ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION

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S.P.E.C.T.R.U.M. Schedules

Send home timetables. Have a visual timetable up in the classroom. If there is goicha

Processing Time

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Most students on the spectrum have a huge fear of failure and this can be seen as “perfectionism”, “constant rubbing out/crossing owork” or “doing NO work”. Remind them that it is OK to make mistakes. Role model making mistakes on the board, show studentwor

Communication

Limit instructions, use monotone voice, name at start of sentence, remember they are literal. Instead of saying “Can you sit down”, say “Jack sit on the green chair”. Instead of “Do you want to join the class”, say “Jack come and sit next to me”, etcthis can cause

Timeframes

Schedules and timers tell the child how long and when they are going to have to do an activity. Timers allow us to pre-warn the child. The

Repeat Activities

Most people with an ASD love repetition, whether it is a DVD, movement, conversation or activity. Giving students repetitive routines and activitiescon

Understanding

Students on the spectrum are VISUAL learners.visu

Motivate/Reward

Use their “favourite” activities to motivate them. It is best to use lots of short rewards rather than waiting a whole day. The most effective is a quick activity, then quick reward. For example: 30 minutes work, 5 minutes building rather than work all day = 20 minub .

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RESOURCES: Recommended teaching resources 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teacher Assistants Big Red Book of Ideas By Sue Larkey & Anna Tullemans Hundreds of ideas you can try. Setting up the classroom, role of teacher assistant and MORE! CODE B15 $45

Teacher Assistants Big Blue Book of Ideas By Sue Larkey & Anna Tullemans The companion to the Big Red Book of Ideas. Hundreds of NEW ideas. CODE B44 $45

Developing Social Skills By Sue Larkey & Gay von Ess Full of practical ideas, social scripts and worksheets to help children with an ASD to understand the social world around them. CODE B31 $45

Making it a Success By Sue Larkey Ideal reference for schools to successfully integrate students into the classroom. Provides easy to follow, proven strategies and worksheets. CODE B01 $45

Practical Sensory Programmes By Sue Larkey Designed for families and schools to incorporate sensory activities into the home and school. CODE B05 $45

The Essential Guide to Secondary School By Sue Larkey & Anna Tullemans Practical guide to secondary school. Includes proformas to save you time. CODE B02 $45

Practical Communication Programmes By Jo Adkins & Sue Larkey Offers hundreds of ideas and strategies to improve communication skills. CODE B19 $45

Visual Learning By Jodi Lee Over 100 pages of activities made with Boardmaker. Encourages independent work. Under all curriculum areas. Saves you hours of preparation. CODE B03 $45

Tips for Toileting By Jo Adkins & Sue Larkey A guide for parents and professionals toilet training children with an ASD. 60 pages of helpful hints and ideas. CODE B17 $30

The Early Years By Sue Larkey & Gay von Ess Full of practical ideas to give children with an ASD and other developmental delays the KEYS to learning. CODE B04 $45

Photo Cookbooks By Heather Durrant & Sue Larkey Cookbook 1 or 2 CODE B06(1 or 2) $50 Cookbook 1 or 2 with Manual CODE B06(1,M) $70 Cookbook 1, 2 and Manual CODE B06(1,2,M) $110 Photo CD CODE C03 $45

Putting the Pieces Together By Sue Larkey & Gay von Ess A guide for school and families to help young children understand ASD. A great starting point for anyone wanting to educate children about ASD. CODE B16 $30

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RESOURCES: Recommended teaching resources 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No More Meltdowns By Dr Jed Baker Strategies for home and school. Divided into three areas: The Problem, The Solution and Plans. CODE B26 $35

Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom By Aune, Burt & Gennaro See a behaviour and look it up! This book illuminates possible causes of mysterious behaviours and provides solutions. CODE B36 $35

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew By Ellen Notbohm Defines the top 10 characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism. CODE B43 $35

Helping Kids and Teens with ADHD in School By J Steer & K Horstmann Fun and interactive workbook aimed at actively engaging young people with ADHD and supporting them. CODE B23 $50

Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals By Dr Tony Attwood Easy to read, excellent explanations of Asperger’s. CODE B12 $40

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome By Dr Tony Attwood The definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger’s Syndrome. CODE B13 $55

Exploring Feelings By Dr Tony Attwood Workbooks to help children learn about their emotions and deal with their anxiety or anger. CBT to Manage Anxiety CODE B21 $40 CBT to Manage Anger CODE B22 $40

What did you say? What do you mean? By Jude Welton Common figures of speech are illustrated showing its literal meaning. CODE B45 $30

The Red Beast By K I Ghani A fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to ‘tame the red beast’. CODE B37 $35

Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome By Jude Welton Suited for children between 7 and 15 years. CODE B33 $20

Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome By Luke Jackson An enlightening, honest and witty book written by a 13 year old with AS. CODE B35 $35

All Cats Have Aspergers By Kathy Hoopmann CODE B10 $30 All Dogs Have ADHD By Kathy Hoopmann CODE B14 $30

Blue Bottle Mystery By Kathy Hoopmann A warm, fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference. CODE B34 $20

Round Fish Square Bowl By Tom Skinner A delightful look at the concept of the uniqueness of each person and how differences can have a positive effect. CODE B37 $25

RESOURCES: Recommended teaching resources 4

Teach Me to Play CD By Heather Durrant & Sue Larkey Over 40 play schedules to encourage children with an ASD to play. CODE C01 $45

How to Stop Your Words from Bumping into Someone Else’s By Anna Tullemans & R Dixon Social scripts to explain social and school situations. CODE B08 $35

Pics for PECS CD Contains over 2000 icons, organised by broad categories. Images are jpg (jpeg) format. Compatible with all Word programs and newer Apple. CODE C02 $55

Socially Speaking Board Game By Alison Schroeder Fun game that focuses on social interactions. CODE O05 $90

Time Timers 20 cm Time Timer CODE TT1 $60 7.6 cm Time Timer CODE TT2 $45 Time Timer CD CODE TT3 $35

Socially Speaking By Alison Schroeder Unique social skills programme that last a whole school year and is divided into three units: Let’s Communicate, Let’s Be Friends, and Let’s Practice. CODE B27 $85

Preparing for Success DVD Sue Larkey CODE D05 $55

Understanding & Working with Autism DVD Dr Wendy Lawson CODE D06 $50

Intricate Minds DVD Understanding Classmates who think differently. CODE D04 $60

Portable Schedule with Digital Timer CODE O02 $15 Links visual schedules with a time frame. With Fast Grip starter pack CODE O02 (FG) $20

Liquid Timers Takes approximately 3 minutes for the liquid to complete its cycle. Single Liquid Timer CODE ST17 $10

Token Reward Systems Reward system with visual impact. Small – 5 tokens CODE O01(S) $5 Large – 10 tokens CODE O01(L) $10

Water Balls CODE ST10 $2.00

Stretch Dinosaurs CODE ST16 $2.50

Desk Buddy Ruler CODE ST27 $12.00

Wooden Massager CODE ST14 $4.00

Twist Puzzle Key Chain CODE ST21 $2.50

Train

CODE ST09 $4.00

Spinning Tops CODE ST05 3 for $2

Chewy Tubes CODE ST11 $10

Pencil Grips CODE O03 $3.50 CODE O03(C) $3.50

Smiley Face Stress Ball CODE ST23 $2.00

Slinky Key Chain CODE ST07 $3.50

Punki Wrist Bands CODE ST22 $2.00

Chew Stixx Pencil Toppers – Pack of 2

CODE ST25 $12.00 CODE ST26 (star) $12.00

Critter Caterpillar CODE ST24 $4

15 Second Water Wheel Timer

CODE ST06 $4