To help your child regulate takes lots of practice and regulating yourself first. We love this video explaining how panda and mum use regulation strategies. Check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=HXE8DI…

New RCSLT 💙 updated information and guidance on autism. Their 1st wholly co-produced guidance rcslt.org/news/updates-t… SLT guidance: rcslt.org/members/clinic… Public guidance: rcslt.org/speech-and-lan… Resources page: rcslt.org/members/clinic… @nesnmahp RCSLT Scotland @ahpscot

October is AAC Awareness month! Did you know we have FREE short accessible modules available on our AAC Scotland website? The first series is an intro to AAC while the second is based on AAC in Education. Also here you will find two further modules on AAC Assessment.

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📷What's on Wednesday 📷 Sensory processing is the way we make sense of the information we receive from our bodies and the environment around us! See below for dates of the upcoming trainings and how to book on. For more info please visit our website: OTCYP.scot.nhs.uk

In preparation for upcoming surprises over the festive season, please see the attached social story. 🎅 🎄

What’s at the heart of communication learning? Interaction and fun! Whether you’re singing songs together, baking treats, sharing books or building a snowman… It’s fun, everyday moments like these where the magic of language learning happens.

A great development day - with an amazing team Christmas breakfast , SCERTS ,complex milestones ,nurturing relationships with PKC Nurture plus a sprinkling of Christmas fun thanks to our very own elves #dreamteam

Merry Christmas to everyone we’ve worked with in 2023- have a great break ❤️❤️🎄

The move up to primary school can bring up lots of conflicting feelings. Stories are a wonderful way to explore emotions in a safe way through the perspective of imaginative characters. Scottish Book Trust have a list of helpful books ⤵️ scottishbooktrust.com/book-lists/boo… #NurturePrinciple6

🎉What's on Wednesday🎉 See below for dates for our next Sensory Processing training. Our booking system has changed; Eventbrite now only allows 25 people to sign up for a free event. If the training is saying it's full, email us at [email protected] and we can book you!

The Language-Friendly School: Developing Policies to Promote Language & Literacy Development youtu.be/Jp_zhhXhZ6I?fe… via YouTube

Here are a flavour of some FAQ/worries around going to secondary school & some top tips to help reassure & prepare. It is of course very common to be both nervous & excited about this next step. A big thank you to our P7s who shared their questions with us #NurturePrinciple6

Its not just the little ones who can benefit from relatable stories to help ease the nerves of school transitions. Scottish Book Trust have a list of books about starting secondary which could make a great summer holiday read/class novel scottishbooktrust.com/book-lists/gre… #NurturePrinciple6

Nice reminder in this example from Emily Rubin that #SCERTS goals always include a statement about what the communication partner will do Neuro-affirming Scotland EdScot Inclusion Wellbeing & Equalities

This week we are focusing on the benefits of playing outdoors! Getting outside can provide the opportunity for lots of gross and fine motor activities. Using the equipment at the park, drawing with chalk on the pavement or climbing a tree all practice these skills! 🌳🛝⚽️

Thanks to colleagues for joining the meeting this afternoon about professional learning, anticipatory support and preparing schools to welcome autistic learners in to Primary 1 in August 😊

What a great team to join 💕