A simple ASD screener for primary and secondary school pupils. Please note, this screener does not provide a confirmed diagnosis of ASD but is designed to help professionals/families to identify whether an individual may be presenting with some of the behaviours typical of an individual with ASD. The results of this screener then may help to evidence a referral for a neurodevelopmental assessment if it is felt this would be necessary. Please note, the questions below are taken from a combination of the following documents: DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ASD, SRS-2 ASD Questionnaire, NHS NDD Teacher Observations Questionnaire. Please remember, the autism spectrum is not linear and it is common for an individual to show more difficulties in one area than another. This was created by an inclusion coordinator of a multi-academy trust and an experienced SENDCO.

A simple ADHD screener for primary and secondary school pupils. Please note, this screener does not provide a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD but is designed to help professionals/families to identify whether an individual may be presenting with some of the behaviours typical of an individual with ADHD. The results of this screener then may help to evidence a referral for a neurodevelopmental assessment if it is felt this would be necessary. Please note, the questions below are taken from a combination of the following documents: DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD, Sheffield NHS Children’s ADHD Assessment, Conners-UK ADHD Screener. This was created by an inclusion coordinator of a multi-academy trust and an experienced SENDCO.

Assembly used to raise awareness of dyslexia to primary and secondary school children. This assembly has been created by a SENDCO of multiple schools and an Inclusion Coordinator of a Multi-Academy Trust. I have used this PowerPoint multiple times in assembelies to schools and children have responded really well to it. This asssembly covers: What do we already know about dyslexia? What is dyslexia? How many people does dyslexia affect? What causes dyslexia? How does dyslexia affect people? (With example images, sentences and videos) Case studies of dyslexia affecting children A video link to a Newsround special on ‘My Dyslexic Mind’ Successful and famous people with dyslexia and examples of how it helped them A video link to ‘See dyslexia differently’ An opportunity for questions

Staff meeting/training used to raise Awareness of ADHD and share strategies to support individuals with ADHD. This training has been created by a SENDCO of multiple schools and an Inclusion Coordinator of a Multi-Academy Trust. I have used this PowerPoint multiple times to head teachers, class teachers and teaching assistants. I’ve received great feedback for this training. This training could also be used to raise awareness of ADHD with parents/carers. This training covers: What is ADHD? What causes ADHD? Co-occurence with other conditions Symtpoms of ADHD ADHD subtypes: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive and combined What ADHD can feel like Dispelling myths of ADHD The science behind ADHD and dopamine Strategies to support individuals with ADHD

Staff meeting used to introduce Zones of Regulation created by a SENDCO and Inclusion Coordinator of a Multi-Academy Trust. I have used this PowerPoint multiple times to introduce the Zones of Regulation to head teachers, class teachers and teaching assistants. I’ve received great feedback for this and all teachers have been inspired to create their own classroom displays. Staff meeting Powerpoint includes: Story/history/research behind the Zones of Regulation Explanation of the Zones of Regulation Definition of self-regulation Poster including/explaining the four Zones Blue Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals Green Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals Yellow Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals Red Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals Slide explaining how each slide links to the road signs (a good visual) Many activities which can be used to help children identify an emotion they’re feeling and what Zone they’re in (Includes sorting, bingo, video links where Disney films etc demonstrate the Zones, linking experiences to Zones) Examples of classroom resources to introduce/use the Zones Many activities where children will be able to learn strategies to move from one Zone to another to help support regulation (toolbox, tools worksheet, sensory activities) Blue Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone Green Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone Yellow Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone Red Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone Examples of classroom displays sharing the Zones of Regulation Conclusion slide offering an opportunity for questions