Resources for parents
Websites
Visual resources on the Autism West Midlands website - selection of visual resources to support manage and adapt to change
Dealing with change and transitions toolkit on the Mentally Healthy Schools website – free downloadable toolkits for primary and secondary students, offering activities and guidance to ease end-of-year transitions and holiday routines
Starting or switching school on the Autism website - a guide on preparing for school transitions with strategies like phased visits and visual supports
Supporting a child who finds Christmas overwhelming on the Parent Talk website – advice and support for families of neurodivergent children
Resources Library on the Neurodiverse Connection website – collection of neurodiversity-affirming resources by and for diverse thinkers
Books
Growing Up With Social Stories series by Dr Siobhan Timmins