Emotion Works
Our team use Emotion Works regularly in our work with autistic young people and we can honestly say it is the best resource we have in our toolbox.
Both Lynn and Emma are accredited practitioners and the main Emotion Works trainers in England. This resource is used widely in Scottish Schools and now quite a few in the North West of England as well as across the country. We can offer this training online as well as work with your school to develop great practice across the whole school or in nurture settings.
If you are interested in learning more about this amazing resource then have a look at our blog and get in touch with the Emotion Works team emotionworks.org.uk
Sensory Integration Education
We have partnered with Sensory Integration Education to develop some courses about autism and anxiety specifically concentrating on the sensory aspects that help autistic children feel safe and secure. There is a lot of clear information and advice in 3 short courses.
One for parents to support their autistic child at home.
One for teaching staff to help them make adjustments in the school environment, and in teaching and learning. (to come soon)
One for SENCOs and school leaders looking to develop a sensory-friendly school. (to come soon)
DBE
DBE is a School Advisory Service in Lancashire. Lynn provides a termly SEND update for the senior leaders briefing meetings every year.
Blackburn Diocese Board of Education – The RE Project
Lynn and Sarah are currently working with a team at BDBE to develop Sensory and Social Stories to go with their RE Syllabus that is used in most Lancashire church schools and some further afield. It is a really user-friendly scheme https://questful-re.org.uk and the SEND resources are already completed for Easter and Christmas. The rest are being written over this school year. Some of these resources are going to be made available for churches too. Once again we thank Widgit for allowing us to use their symbols for these resources.
For free Easter Sensory Stories:
Widgit Communicate in Print
As a team we use Widgit all the time to help support our communication with many of our pupils. Recently some of Lynn’s Social Stories from her book, Stories that Explain were symbolised by Widgit and added to their Autism Pack.
You can buy the Autism Pack here: https://www.widgit.com/resources/home-early-years/autism_support_pack/index.htm
Or download the free symbolised stories on our resources page here: https://reachoutasc.com/resources/downloadable-resources/