I have listed a few tips and suggestions on what you can do to support your child at home.

• Dark tent/den or a quiet space
• Sensory toys
• Projector
• Weighted blanket
• Give two or three choices
• Ear defenders or glasses
• Relaxation/massage session
• Calming music (relaxation music on youtube)
• Sensory liquid timer
• Turn down bright lights
• Stick to routines
• Preparing a child with autism for an upcoming event. For example, you might say, “In five minutes, we will leave your friend’s house.”  Additionally, some children benefit from a countdown.  Let them know, when there is four minutes, three minutes or 1 minute left, if they have a difficult time understanding how long five minutes is.  
• A visual timetable at home
• Give them time to calm down
• Stay calm, take deep breaths and be positive

Some of these strategies may not work but hopefully some will. Please remember to stay positive and remember that you’re doing a brilliant job. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need further guidance and support. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need further guidance and support.

Kind regards,

Charlotte Dawson

SENCO