Other handy tips

This is called guided access and means that only that app can be used until guided access is removed. How to activate it depends on the device, there is a guide here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/111795 

 Griffin survivor cases on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XZ3CF25 

Loop earplugs are recommended as a way of reducing overwhelming sounds or the repetitive noises of vocal stims. These still allow you to hear conversations but takes the sharpness away from sounds. There are a range of options and styles available: https://www.loopearplugs.com/ 

The National Autistic Society has created a health passport which you can complete by printing and writing on it or typing in responses. The passport is designed to help autistic people to communicate their needs to doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, and can be taken with you for appointments and you can ask for

Many parents find that information about their child is not shared with their new teacher when they move up a year a school. A sensory profile can be helpful to put down on one page things that your child likes and doesn’t like, and can also be used in other settings such as clubs or childminders. One example of a profile