Resources
Factsheets
These factsheets have been created by WESAIL. They are Microsoft Word documents and are for downloading. If you are unable to do this please contact wakefieldlocaloffer@family-action.org.uk for further help.
Options Autism have lots of factsheets to support a child or young person with autism. They are on topics like eating, transitions, behaviour, communication, sleep, siblings and mental health.
The Autism Education Trust (AET) have created a free guide for parents called 'Working together with your child's school'.
The WESAIL section of this website has some training for professionals on the Autistic Spectrum. It is under the section titled 'Distance Learning Packages'.
Useful Links
Sensory Education have a wide range of resources to support children and young people. These include sensory baskets, lighting, chews, cushions and weighted blankets.
Integrated Treatment Services have visual resources that cover topics such as meal times, seasons and well-known stories.
Signing up for free at Makaton.org gives you access to lots of downloadable visual resources. These cover topics like words, activities, games, songs and stories.