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Supporting Safe Re-opening of Services!
Safety is paramount. Current Government advice is to maintain distance between people wherever possible. For both staff and you to remain safe, our services are carefully planned to make sure there are not too many people at The Barn at any one time. Premises are cleaned after each visit and we have put in place additional measures to keep us all safe. We respect the space of colleagues and families and maintain physical distance unless we are delivering therapy. You may be asked to wear a mask and you will be asked to use hand sanitizer as well as to respect social distancing.
During the initial telephone discussion with us, please let us know if you have any preexisting health problems and/or you have additional questions regarding measures we have put in place to keep us all safe!
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Helpful Links
The UK’s leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families.
Francesca Happé on autism
The Life Scientific podcast
“Professor Francesca Happé talks to Jim al-Khalili about her research into the the abilities and assets of people with autism and how she recognised autism in women.”
“The Kent Autistic Trust has been providing support for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other associated difficulties since 1989.”
Through My Eyes - Rosie’s Story
A BBC Documentary Looking at Autism, through the eyes of Rosie King.
How Autism Freed Me to Be Myself
“Rosie King challenges stereotypes of people with autism and contextualizes the issue by asking us, ‘Why be normal?’”
A is for Autism
“This multi-award winning film is a short glimpse into the world of autism, with words, drawings, music and animation all contributed by autistic people.”
Social Stories support “the safe and meaningful exchange of information between parents, professionals, and people with autism of all ages.”
“Six days of live online learning, presented by the UK’s most insightful autism professionals, providers & adults on the spectrum.”
“Understand more about autism, including diagnosis, the autistic spectrum, and life with autism with this CPD-certified course.”
‘We provide information, resources and support to those who stammer as well as those close to them such as family, friends, educators, employers and colleagues.’
Sam’s Poem ‘I Have a Stammer’
‘Supported by Stamma, the British Stammering Association. For information and support if you, or someone you know, has a stammer, visit stamma.org.’
For ‘Help, Support, and ways to connect in lockdown.’
‘If you have a query about coronavirus (COVID-19) relating to schools and other educational establishments, and children's social care, in England contact our helpline.
Telephone: 0800 046 8687 or Email the DfE at dfe.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk’
Gestalt Language Processing
Gestalt Language Processing is a popular topic to do with how children understand and learn language. It is useful for children on the autism spectrum who learn language through echolalia (repeating chunks of information).
Find out more from ‘the informed SLP’ who dives into the evidence for this approach.
‘Using functional, practical and evidence based interventions, our aim is to teach individuals how to effectively communicate, function independently and be productive in their schools, home, place of employment and community.’
‘Pyramid is the sole source for PECS, the evidenced-based functional communication system, and the Pyramid Approach to Education.’
‘PECS is a unique alternative/augmentative communication system … first implemented with pre-school students diagnosed with autism at the Delaware Autism Program.’
‘The primary goal of PECS is to teach functional communication. Research has shown that some learners using PECS also develop speech.’
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Recommended Reading
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes you Knew
Ellen Notbohm (2019)
ISBN 978-1-94176-588-2
The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome
Tony Attwood (2006)
ISBN 1843104954
The Incredible Years
Carolyn Webster-Stratton (2006)
ISBN 978-1-892222-04-6
Autism Spectrum Disorder & De-Escalation Strategies
Steve Brown (2015)
ISBN 978-1-84905-503-1
Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome
Luke Jackson (2002)
ISBN 843100983
Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety, Sadness and Anger
Tony Attwood (2004)
ISBN 1932565221
A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mark Haddon
ISBN 9783060311170
I have Autism… What’s that?
Doherty, McNally and Sherrard (2000)
ISBN 978-1-89928-079-7
The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide
Siena Castellon (2020)
ISBN 978-1-78775-183-5
Thinking in Pictures
Temple Grandin (1986)
ISBN 9780679772896
The Reason I Jump: one boy's voice from the silence of autism
Naoki Higashida ( 2014 )
ISBN 1444776770
All Cats have Asperger Syndrome
Kathy Hoopmann (2006)
ISBN 9781843104810
Can You See Me?
Libby Scott ( 2019 )
ISBN 1407195670
The Growing Up Book for Boys: What Boys on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know
Davida Hartman (2015)
ISBN 1849055750
Uniquely Human: a Different Way of Seeing Autism
Barry M. Prizant PhD (2015)
ISBN 1476776248
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Downloadable Resources
School Closure Autism Toolkit
“This toolkit, added during the Covid pandemic, will help support your child at home during this time of uncertainty. For a child with autism, visual supports can help to decrease anxiety and increase independence across all settings. This toolkit provides you with all that you will need to help structure your child’s day at home, no matter his/her age.”