Does your multisensory room follow the AAA principles?
The most successful sensory room designs are those based on the needs of the learners who use the space. Here’s where the ‘AAA’ principles of room design fit in: Availability…
Let’s Make a Plan! (For Sensory Differences in Autism)
In the 1970s Carl Delacato (in his work as an educator with children who had all kinds of difficulties) had an inspired hunch. Maybe the unusual mannerisms and difficult behaviours…
Sensory Learning Journeys
Steve Briggs, a previous Principal of Beaumont College, Lancaster was an inspiration to many, including myself. I listened to him talk about creating “a rich density of non-contingent reinforcement”. I…
Fibre Optics – Touching is important
“Trailing strands of cascading colour” is a very romantic way to describe fibre optics, but the effect is visually stunning. The colour changing tubes transmit no heat or electricity, which…
Pairing and Sharing
Speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) run through the autism spectrum from one ‘end’ to the other. They are like words through a stick of Blackpool rock. Wherever you snap…
The role of the iPad/tablet Coordinator
In order to ensure that technical equipment is being used well and kept in good working order, it may be beneficial to appoint someone as an iPad/tablet Coordinator. They should…
Visual distractions
When trying to get learners with autism or a visual loss to really focus on you or the activity, it’s worth looking around your room and following these five quick…