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A guide to Social Stories

Comic Strip Conversations to see another point of view

Comic Strip Conversations - NHS Wales - with visual examples

Managing Distressed Responses or Behaviour

Passive Presentations

Relaxation and Calming Strategies

Social Stories Checklist

Visuals for understanding - Colourful Semantics

What does co-regulation look like - from Robyn Gobbel

Lying as Trauma Driven Behaviour - from Robyn Gobbel

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Heavy work ideas for classroom

Picky Eaters and Autism

Sensory Diets for Autistic Children

Helping the Body Regulate - Sensory - from Robyn Gobbels

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Adapting Language to Reduce Demands

Different Ways to Write and Record ideas

Writing tipsheet

Speech to text and Colourful Semantics for iPads - pupil prompt sheet to print back to back

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Primary to Secondary Transitions - Sway link

Puberty - HOPE resource

Puberty - NHS Forth Valley resource

Transitions - S4/5/6 to +ve destinations

Transitions in the everyday

Vaping - the health risks - Leeds Autism resource

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Sensory Circuits - Children's Choice Therapy Visuals and instructions to download for running a Sensory Circuits programme in school

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QUICK LINKS to Practical Strategies staff

Adapting Language to Reduce Demands

Reducing Demand for Autistic children

Scales of Justice

Talking to your child about their Autism Diagnosis

Understanding Aggression and Autism

Understanding Masking in Autism

Video Games and Autistic Young People

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Sensory Challenges in School - Produced by Act for Autism

Too Much Information - A collection of videos produced by the National Ausitic Society – direct links below:

Can you make it to the end? Sensory overload film about 11yr old in a shopping center, from National Autistic Society

Make it Stop. Getting too much information film about high school student, from National Autistic Society.

Brain highways - good videos to explain sensory difficulties such as proprioception

Middletown Centre for Autism – videos and PDF downloads about the use of various sensory resources: Fidget toys, ear defenders, movin’ sit cushion, TheraBand etc.

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The Incredible Five Point Scale – How does this feel? How do I respond?

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Children and Young People's Occupational Therapy Service SBC Link to OT with helpful resources and Facebook page

Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service SBC Link to SaLT with helpful resources and Wee Talk Borders

Sensory Toy Warehouse - A shop for sensory resources

Special Direct (TTS) - A shop for sensory resources

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Back to school after the summer

DIY Mini schedules for Primary schools

Primary schedule board set

Plan for when my carer is away - editable

Templates and Resources | Autism Toolbox Autism Toolbox Scroll down the page to ‘Visual Support Project’ for Now and next boards to download.

Education | ThirdSpace – Scroll down and click ‘Visual Support Project’.

Lower/Upper Primary Individual visual timetable’ for pages of symbols to choose from.

Also: Dressing, Handwashing, Toothbrushing, Sleeps until…, Big Deal, Little Deal, Volume Control, Now and Next, and more.

PCS is a trademark of Tobii Dynavox LLC.  All rights reserved.  Used with permission.

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Autistic and OK program for secondary schools, free toolkit for 4 sessions by Ambitious About Autism

Zones of Regulation Co-Regulation Resources - The Zones of Regulation – video on co-regulation and poster

Carol Gray's Social Stories - information about Social Stories and examples

Meltdowns and Shutdowns – explanations with videos by Ambitious About Autism

Papyrus - Suicide Prevention charity

Playboxes – Playboxes training video Autism Toolbox and Education Scotland

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Simple Worry Plan

Analyse the Iceberg with ABC recording sheet

Resilience Toolkit for children and Young People NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – downloadable toolkit with lessons to work through with young people

Free Zones of Regulation Resources Downloads and guides from Zones of Regulation

Resources & Info from Indigo Daya, Coping Skills booklet

GoZen - 50 calm-down ideas for kids of all ages

Know your Normal - helpful booklet from Ambitious About Autism

The Incredible Five Point Scale - free scale templates to download and ideas for use

Molehill Mountain - An app produced by Autistica, helping autistic people to understand and manage anxiety

Autism Level UP! - Excellent tools and resources from Dr. Amy Laurent eg. energy, regulation and much more.

Sexual Health Resources and Booklets - From Central Sexual Health, many resources to support ASN young people.

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Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service SBC Link to SaLT with helpful resources and Wee Talk Borders

Speech and Language UK - Lots of resources and information about supporting language development, for educators and parents

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National Autistic Society - Tips for dealing with change

Internet Safety Guides for Parents excellent, clear guides for safety with different applications

Puberty - NSPCC ASN Puberty advice, resources and videos.

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Books listed by each section.

GTCS - Meeting the needs of Autistic learners - a professional guide for teachers

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Homework

Preparing the day for Families

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Padlet Poster - QR code poster for sharing this Padlet with others

Understanding Race and Racism - Ambitious about Autism pdf with multiple Resources for children, staff and families

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Building blox - ideas for workstation activities

Resources for bladder and bowel problems in children - Bladder and Bowel UK resources to support children with additional needs

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What is autism? by the National Autistic Society

Amazing Things Happen - Positive videos about Neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD and Downs Syndrome

Autistic Masking Animation - National Autism Implementation Team – click the link on the page to watch on youtube

Theres all kinds of autism

Amazing Kids - Autistic Spectrum Condition

What Does it Feel Like to Have Autism? | Autism Awareness | Operation Ouch | Nugget

Why Autism is a Difference, not a Deficit

Five questions about Autism

What it feels like to be Autistic

Walk In My Shoes

Me, My Autism & I | Vanish & Ambitious about Autism | Hero Film

BBC - My Autism and Me Newsround special

Neurodiversity Explained in Lego

Explaining Neurodivergence to Neurotypical children

Me, My Autism & I | Vanish & Ambitious about Autism | Hero Film - Secondary school

Walking in my shoes

Neurodiversity Explained in Lego

Explaining Neurodivergence to Neurotypical children

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Adapting Language to Reduce Demands

Homework

Preparing the day for Families

Primary to Secondary Transitions - Sway link

Support for Siblings

Time to Study - Sway link

Understanding Masking in Autism

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April 2026 - Autism Awareness Month - Resources from NAS for Primary and Secondary schools

Key Messages for Staff Working in and with Primary Schools - NAIT – National Autistic Implementation Team in Scotland

NAIT Thinking Styles Summary (2024) - NAIT - National Autistic Implementation Team in Scotland

Learning about Neurodiversity in Schools - from LEANS, Series of lessons for classrooms

Talking to your child's school about autistic masking - Enquire – Helpful download on how parents can support their child with masking

Pablo - CBBC program about a character with autism

The Girl with the Curly hair - Information about girls with autism, written by a lady with Asperger's

Autism and neurodiversity - Information from National Autistic Society

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Education  - Advice for Education in the Scottish Context from The National Autistic Society

Autistica - The UK's leading autism research charity: eg. Employment readiness

Autistic and OK program for secondary schools by Ambitious About Autism

Resources for autistic teenagers  The Know Yourself series offers free resources (videos, PDFs, worksheets) to support autistic teenagers in understanding what being autistic means to them. National Autistic Society

Diverted Film about autistic adult and the challenges they face everyday, from National Autistic Society

Could you stand the rejection? Enabling employers understand autism, the person and what to do, from National Autistic Society

Project SEARCH | Borders College – one-year internships to develop employability skills

Number6 offer a wide range of groups such as cinema, gaming, art and photography. This is based in Edinburgh but they also support young people in the Borders.

https://talkabouttrust.org/ Charity with resources to support young people make safer choices around alcohol, vaping and relationships eg. consent cards.

Compass - Available now! From ARC Scotland. Transition planning resources for school then beyond for pupils, parents and professionals. Register for free for access.

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Homework

Preparing the day for Families

Support for Siblings

Talking to your child about their Autism diagnosis

Understanding Masking in Autism

Video Games and Autistic Young People

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Booklist for Families

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What is autism? by the National Autistic Society

Amazing Things Happen - Positive videos about Neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD and Downs Syndrome

Autistic Masking Animation - National Autism Implementation Team – click the link on the page to watch on youtube

Theres all kinds of autism

Too Much Information - From Autism.org - Search for 'Too Much Information' for a collection of videos produced by the National Autistic Society

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Quality of Life at Home tool kit - a resource for families who are experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges, from Ambitious About Autism

Making Sense of Sensory Behaviour - A Practical Approach at Home for Parents and Carers – excellent booklet from Falkirk Council

Embracing Difference NHS Lothian – 6 pre-recorded sessions for parents. From NHS Lothian.

Richmonds Hope | Supporting Bereaved Families Since 2003 Free service and resources where staff or parents can refer young people for bereavement support.

Understanding Race and Racism - from Ambitious about Autism multiple resources for children, staff and families.

Education | ThirdSpace – Scroll down and click ‘Visual Support Project’. Downloads include:

'Home VSP visual timetable' with pages of symbols to choose from

also: Bedtime routine, Dressing, Handwashing, Toothbrushing, Sleeps until…, Big Deal, Little Deal, Now and Next, and more.

PCS is a trademark of Tobii Dynavox LLC.  All rights reserved.  Used with permission.

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Education | ThirdSpace – click ‘A map of Parent Supports’ and scroll down to access these links from NAIT:

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BANG Borders Additional Needs Group ASN youth programmes, social activities, summer respite camps, sensory film screenings, a variety of family days out.

Meeting of Minds Berwickshire based support network for families and carers with children who have additional and complex needs.

Parentspace Berwickshire based charity providing support for parents and carers through drop-ins, courses and 1:1 sessions.

People First Borders is a self-help network that offer social and leisure activities

Supporting Unpaid Carers Across the Scottish Borders | Borders Carers Centre eg. advocacy in school meetings

Children and Young People's Occupational Therapy Service SBC Link to OT with helpful resources and Facebook page

Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service SBC Link to SaLT with helpful resources and Wee Talk Borders

Understanding the jargon - Enquire Searchable list explaining the terms used by professionals to support children

Local Delivery Local Delivery is a free Social Security Scotland service that’s available across Scotland. Home visit to help with paperwork or answer questions. Search for 'Local Delivery'.

Mental Health support NHS Services that support Mental Health and invaluable for those who support Autistic individuals.

Get Set 4 Autism | Scottish Autism  Get Set for Autism provides pre and post diagnosis support for families.

Autism Central Autism Central wide range of post diagnosis information helping families and carers to learn more about autism, co-produced by the NAS and the NHS.

www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk Informative website providing a wide range of supports for children young people and their families.

NAS National Autistic Society Lots of information and videos explaining Autism and practical supports for parents and children.

Online support - Right Click | Scottish Autism

Talking to your child's school about autistic masking - Enquire – Helpful download on how parents can support their child with masking

Talking to your child's school about anxiety related absence - Enquire

Meltdowns and shutdowns - Information from Ambitious About Autism

The EPIC Strategy Booklet: a guide for parents Range of booklets on ‘Understanding’ and ‘Strategies’ post diagnosis. For parents:  EPIC Strategy booklet: Guide for parents of neurodivergent children.

Sleep Action | UK’s Oldest Sleep Charity | Formerly Sleep Scotland – resources and advice to support Sleep

Resources for bladder and bowel problems in children - Bladder and Bowel UK resources to support children with additional needs

Winston's Wish - giving hope to grieving children Winstons Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death.

Women and Girls Professional Resources from Scottish Autism

Scottish Women's Autism Network

SIBS - Charity offering support and advice for siblings of people with disabilities, including autism

https://talkabouttrust.org/ Charity with resources to support young people make safer choices around alcohol, vaping and relationships eg. consent cards.

Puberty - NSPCC ASN Puberty advice for families with resources and videos.

Project SEARCH | Borders College – one-year internships to develop employability skills

Number6 offer a wide range of groups such as cinema, gaming, art and photography. This is based in Edinburgh but they also support young people in the Borders.

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Templates and Resources | Autism Toolbox Autism Toolbox Scroll down the page to ‘Visual Support Project’ for Changing For and After PE, Home School Diary, Sleeps until Chart.

Templates and Resources | Autism Toolbox Autism Toolbox Scroll down the page to ‘Fife Council’ for Transition between classes, Transition from Primary to Secondary resources.

Richmonds Hope | Supporting Bereaved Families Since 2003 Free service and resources where staff or parents can refer young people for bereavement support.

Winston's Wish - giving hope to grieving children Winstons Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death.

Jessie & Friends: online safety education for 4-7s – 3 episode animation

Compass - Available now! From ARC Scotland. Transition planning resources for school then beyond for pupils, parents and professionals. Register for free for access.

Parents and carers | CEOP Education – Internet safety advice for parents with links to resources for children

https://talkabouttrust.org/ Charity with resources to support young people make safer choices around alcohol, vaping and relationships eg. consent cards.

Puberty resources From Autism Central - collection of resources from NSPCC, Contact, NHS Forth Valley for children, teenagers and families.

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AOT Helpsheet Communication - Colourful Semantics

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Secondary Keyring Communication

Secondary Toolkit - from Solihull Council. Click on link, scroll down for Secondary pdf

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iPad QR codes for Numeracy

iPad Numeracy game list

iPad Literacy game list

Lanyard primary

Lanyard primary with Zones of Regulation

DIY Mini schedule for Primary

Primary schedule Boardmaker symbols

Templates and Resources | Autism Toolbox Autism Toolbox Scroll down the page to ‘Visual Support Project’ for Now and next boards to download.

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DIY Mini Schedules for Mainstream Schools

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Different ways to write and record ideas

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iPad friendly Numeracy games for Inspire iPads

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iPad friendly Literacy games for Inspire iPads a