To parents/carers,

I have listed a few tips and suggestions on what you can do to support your child at home that may be suffering with behaviour or sensory difficulties.

• 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. 

Kind regards,

Charlotte Dawson

SENCO