Reward charts in which children earn stars for positive behavior that will then earn them a chosen reward. Pack contains 4 different charts to be used dependent on the ability of the child, each chart requires them to earn a different number of stars to earn their reward. There are also 20 reward cards for children to choose from as well as stars. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

This social story is for children who have been hitting others. It uses an understanding tone to explain that everyone gets angry and frustrated sometimes and that those feelings are ok but that it is never ok to hit or hurt others as a result of those feelings. It also gives ideas for calming down strategies. The point of a social story is to use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories can be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event but social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

A visual timetable is a set of pictures and symbols representing the different sessions in your day. Many children can become anxious if they do not know their routine or what is coming next, a visual timetable can alleviate anxiety and make children feel calmer and more in control. 72 Visual timetable cards Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Posters for classroom display with motivational quotes Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Social stories use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation however social stories can also be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event. This social story is about the importance of good listening in the classroom. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt.

If children learn to understand and recognise emotions both in themselves and others, learning to to identify and label them then this can ensure they will be better equipped to manage and regulate themselves when they experience strong emotions. If children are able to notice how they are feeling and then use strategies to calm themselves down then they are more likely to have successful friendships and to be able to manage set backs. These fans each contain a different emotion face and word. They can be used for activities and teaching about emotions or alternatively can be used to support non verbal children to express their emotions. There are 15 fan pieces with the following emotions included: happy, sad, scared, tired, worried, excited, angry, disappointed, silly, jealous, confused, poorly, disgusted, surprised and embarrassed. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator.

Social story for children who are touching others inappropriately It covers what our private parts are and the fact that we must not touch other people’s. It also suggests some touches that are appropriate. The point of a social story is to use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories can be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event but social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Social story explaining the procedure at school lunch times. It covers lining up in the dining hall, getting your food, eating with a knife and fork, drinking water and clearing up after yourself. The point of a social story is to use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories can be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event but social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

A visual timetable is a set of pictures and symbols representing the different sessions in your day. Many children can become anxious if they do not know their routine or what is coming next, a visual timetable can alleviate anxiety and make children feel calmer and more in control. Visual timetables are often used as a whole class resource but this one is an individual timetable that can be tailored to the specific child’s day. Ideal for use with visual learners and those with special educational needs. This pack includes 45 visual timetable cards showing activities and lesson as well as clocks showing o’clock, quarter past, half past and quarter to for every hour. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

These charts combine the visual of a now and next board with a behaviour chart based on targets personalised to the child and their needs. In this file there is a now and next chart with 1 lesson and a chart with 2 lessons as well as lesson picture cards and reward cards.  There is also a chart for the children to do their own personal target reflection at the end of the day. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Social stories use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation however social stories can also be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event. This social story is about the importance of calming down after getting angry or frustrated. It acknowledges that sometimes things can make you feel angry, frustrated or sad and that these feelings are ok but that when these feelings lead to a tantrum that is not ok and that we need to calm down. It also gives examples of some calming strategies. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt.

If children learn to understand and recognise emotions both in themselves and others, learning to to identify and label them then this can ensure they will be better equipped to manage and regulate themselves when they experience strong emotions. If children are able to notice how they are feeling and then use strategies to calm themselves down then they are more likely to have successful friendships and to be able to manage set backs. These printables show large blank faces with an emotion word for children to draw how they are feeling and then space to write the corresponding emotion underneath. These can be used as a one off worksheet that children can draw and color in or they can be laminated to be used again and again with dry wipe pens. Included is 12 sheets, 6 boys and 6 girls each with differing hair styles. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt.

Social story about coping with transitions throughout the day. Children with ASD and many other diagnosis thrive on routine and can struggle with transition times. This social story aims to provide some preparation. The point of a social story is to use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories can be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event but social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

This is a self assessment for children about their social skills.  It may help you to see where they think they are at in terms of their own social skills.  Good to do before and after work on social skills or friendships. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Social story to support children who get angry. It covers feeling angry and frustrated and that it is okay to feel this way however what is not okay is to hurt others or break things. It goes on to give suggestions for calming techniques. The point of a social story is to use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories can be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event but social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Lesson package encouraging children to use kind hands and giving ideas of how to do this and things not to do and a variety of calming strategies to use when angry. Package includes lesson planning, powerpoint persentation, worksheet and posters. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

When children are non-verbal or have trouble communicating it can be frustrating and difficult for them. These visual aids for basic communication can help children to express their needs and can help to prevent problematic behavior that may arise as a result of communication barriers. Pack includes 12 communication cards with words and pictures: Thank you I need the toilet I feel unwell I don’t understand Yes No I do not know I am hungry I am thirsty I feel happy I feel sad I feel angry Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Book for children to fill in all about themselves including pages for photos and achievements.  This is particuarly useful for children with low self esteem or an insecure sense of self.

Flash cards showing CCVC words with corresponding pictures. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Social story about someone close passing away.  This social story contains gaps to fill in personal details relating more specifically to the child. You can either write in the details you want to add yourself or you can email me at: info@senresourcesource.co.uk and let me know the additions you want and I will do this for you. The point of a social story is to use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories can be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event but social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art