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…
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…
Sensory Learning Journeys
Steve Briggs, a previous Principal of Beaumont College, Lancaster was an inspiration to many, including myself. I listened to him…
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.…
Pairing and Sharing
Speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) run through the autism spectrum from one ‘end’ to the other. They are like…
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…
Visual distractions
When trying to get learners with autism or a visual loss to really focus on you or the activity, it’s…
Ultraviolet light – Glow-worms Rule
Ultraviolet light or UV light is the most effective way to make fluorescent or white objects glow. How bright will…
Think of a number
If I said to you that I was going to construct a studio in your school, centre or home, what…
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Communication Passports – Part 2 (Resources) A communication passport is mainly aimed at non-verbal PMLD learners, but it could…