A hotchpotch of various resources I used with my ASD specialist provision class during a recent Under the Sea topic. My class were mixed ages and varied widely in ability (P4 to approx Y1/Y2 ability) so the resources reflect this. These resources are suitable for any age group who are working at this level, and also suitable for mainstream. There are 10 files included: L is for lighthouse - simple level, tracing ‘l’ and colouring items that start with ‘l’ S is for starfish - as above but ‘s’ Sea Creatures - match photo to image (simple reasoning / develop generalising) Lighthouse Facts - 2 A4 worksheets for basic lighthouse facts. 1 page is words only, 2nd sheet is supported by symbols. Lighthouse Factsheet - very similar to above but slightly prettier - used in a previous year with a group who were more able and could manage with more visual distraction. Lighthouse intro - basic powerpoint Draw and label a lighthouse - simple A4 sheet Starfish ‘eat’ or ‘live’ sorting sheet Starfish fact sheet - A4 sheet for learners to complete Under the sea describing words - topic related pictures, learners needed to find a describing word for each picture (e.g. ______ boat ) 2 copies per A4 page

Worksheet designed for learners with ASD as part of New Horizons (Asdan)

A weather poster to hang in the classroom. Children use clothes pegs to indicate the daily weather. I use this with young people with autism and social communication difficulties.

This is a PowerPoint used to teach students about Queen Victoria as part of a Humanities topic. As students all had autism, it is highly structured to ensure pupils were aware of what the lesson involved and what they needed to do. This reduced anxiety for several very anxious pupils. Independent working is stressed as this was a development point for the group in question. Taught to Year 7 pupils with social communication difficulties, including autism, as a general'Humanities' lesson. Speaking, listening, classroom and social skills were prioritised. Also suitable for older / younger students. PowerPoint is editable.

Pattern Cards. Pupils are given a card with a pattern and need to reproduce this pattern onto a blank card. Used with KS3 pupils with autism and other special needs to develop visual perception, together with organisational and fine motor skills. Some pupils find these very easy, others really struggle. Various cards with various levels of difficulty. Some are single colours, others have a variety of colours. Cards with 9 squares and 16 squares. Blank cards and coloured squares to place on cards are included. Also suitable for younger pupils and those without SEN.

Worksheet all about the number 5!

Victorians - Humanities topic for students in Year 7 with autism / SEN. Suitable for various ages depending on ability and understanding. PowerPoint presentation.

I used this for an interview lesson. It did turn into the interview lesson from hell - however I don't think I can blame the worksheet. It was designed for KS4 pupils. I later tried the lesson with my own KS3 pupils and it went much better. Matching task using vocabulary (which is likely to be unfamiliar) from the song "Everybody's Free (to wear sunscreen)'

This worksheet shows 8 different coloured balloons and asks students to state which balloon is on top / next to / under. Simple language used.

Two posters developed to remind pupils of presentation expectations for school work. Using a ruler for lines, writing and underlining date, marking own work in red pen, diagrams in pencil, etc. General resource for secondary.

Christmas peg cards - cut cards and laminate, children count the number of items on the card and place peg on correct number. These could also be used as a worksheet with the child circling / stamping the correct answer. 8 cards in total, up to 12 items to count. Christmas hundred squares - continue to develop number sense. Child identifies which number has been hidden by a Christmas picture. Includes 2 hundred square sheets and one fifty square.

What might people wear for a wedding / bed / exercise - sheets accompanied by pictures to cut out and stick on correct sheet. Choosing Clothes and Footwear booklet (2 versions) Circle the clothes you would wear for a visit to the pub / to garden / for a job interview Clothes sizing cut and stick selection S to XL and XS to XXL

Christmas listening task / interactive book. Editable with full instructions. Students to listen to instructions, e.g. ‘Put star on the tree’, and select the correct image. Used with learners with autism and SLD as a TEACCH type task but could also be used for Early Years or KS1.