My Passport My name is ____________________________

My Family I am ________________ years old Mum Dad Sister

Cousins and neighbours Important People in My Life Cousins and neighbours Granny Granda

Medical Information I have epilepsy I have had my tonsils out I have had all of my vaccinations I got my BCG last year –it was sore

I take 4 tablets in the morning And 3 tablets at night Medication I take 4 tablets in the morning And 3 tablets at night

Allergies

Diet I eat I Do not Eat

I have autism I have difficulties with Social Interaction Social Communication Flexibility of thought

To me that means I cannot look at you and listen at the same time I really like talking about car number plates I don’t like restaurants with lots of noise I do like Die Hard films I prefer to work on my own, I find group work difficult I find it hard to concentrate in a noisy classroom

I go to ___________ School My Form Teacher is__________________ I am studying 1. __________________________________ 2. __________________________________ 3. __________________________________ 4. __________________________________ 5. __________________________________ 6. __________________________________

At school I like Learning some new things Maths Maps Computers Playing with my friend Bill Rivers Galaxy

I like

At school I don’t like Painting Writing The football team Homework-Why? Queuing Canteen

I don’t like

I am a visual learner That means I learn best by seeing information. I like pictures, charts, or diagrams I can make "movies in my mind”

My Visual-spatial skills such as sizes, shapes, textures, angles, and three-dimensional depths are strong. That’s why I like Maths I am a concrete learner Mum says I am a grasshopper, but I am a boy

My Strengths Enjoy solitude Perfectionist Reliable friend Good at art Honesty Determined An expert Notice sounds others do not hear Kind Speak my mind An eye for detail Good rote memory Acquire knowledge Logical thinker Enjoy solitude Perfectionist Reliable friend Good at art Liked by adults High intelligent Proficient in information and communication technology Objective (literal interpretation) Accurate in mathematical computation.

My strengths Maths Physics Filing Being tidy Music Drama

Things I find difficult Queuing Babies crying Working with others Loud noises Sharing

Things I find difficult Working in a very noisy classroom Making friends Writing fast and neatly Put in here everything you think you find difficult, need to do better or need help with. Put in a photo or clip art picture.

How to communicate with me to help me understand If you raise your voice when you speak to me I can think that I am being told off. If I am not 100% sure what to do, I will probably ask you to repeat some of the instructions What Did you say? For example, do you need the teachers to talk more slowly, use easier words, call you by name to make sure you hear what they say stand near to you when they speak give instructions, use signing or picture communication?

Things that help me to work well Clear instructions Visual cues A reasonably quiet environment If we are working in groups / pairs, it helps to be with someone I trust Put in here anything that needs to be provided to help you work well, such as a laptop, voice recognition software, visual timetables, visual cues, task management boards, a dictaphone, large type and any other differentiated materials. You might need to ask your teachers or teaching assistants to help you with this bit.

Things that make it difficult for me to work well A very noisy classroom Having the sun in my eyes Not understanding the task Working with someone who won’t listen to my views Think of anything that stops you working well – perhaps particular noises or too much noise, smells or bright lights for example. Maybe you can’t work well if you have to share a desk with another pupil or you’re too far away from the whiteboard. These are just examples. Make sure you write about yourself.

When I’m stressed I....... Get upset Bite my nails Find it hard to concentrate Need to pace Raise my voice Think everyone is cross with me Write about what you feel and how you might behave if you are stressed. For example, do you get angry, go quiet, stop working, shout at people, chew things, tap things?

If I’m stressed it helps if I can.... Have time to calm down before I have to explain something Calm Down! Write down what helps when you are stressed. For example, do you like to go somewhere quiet, talk about it to a teacher, sit quietly and rest in the classroom, look at a book about your special interest?

Not insisting that I look at you You can help by Not insisting that I look at you Don’t stand too close Not too much noise Giving me time to think

Important People at School Principal Class teacher Class Assistant Lunch supervisors Friends Pictures can be added to personalise the passport

My Ideal Day Waking up naturally Having time to get ready without my family interrupting me. Having Cheerios with cold milk Bus on time – 8.25 Having my lunch in a quiet area Completing all of my work Not saying something that annoys anyone Leaving at 5.00pm Having lasagne and chips for dinner Checking Facebook Finishing my Sudoku

What I am good at Tidy and organised Punctual Focused and dedicated Trustworthy Hard working

Own a house My Hopes Get married Drive Happy Get a job

What type of job Research Work in a library Stack shelves Sorting Working with animals Computers

What will be different? New Friends? Lots of new people Leaving School What will be different? New Friends? Lots of new people Getting up at a different time

Things I need to find out about Who are the important people? Where to hang my coat? Where do I eat break? Do I need to bring my own mug? What is a tea kitty? Is there anyone to ask for help? Who? What time’s lunch?

Things I will need help with Finding my way around Girls Lunch rooms Toilets

What I hope to learn New technology Physics Chemistry Going on a different bus Cooking

I am looking forward to Doing what I am good at Getting paid Going to work Doing what I am good at

Sometimes, I am anxious

“irresistible invitation to learn” Gina Davies Help me with Consistency, Structure and Predictability Prioritise challenges based on impact on life/job or course Use special interests or fascinations whenever possible; find my “hook”, “irresistible invitation to learn” Gina Davies Visuals remain constant, words do not What’s obvious to you is not to me Set the context If you have met one person with autism, remember you have only met one person with autism Be clear and direct in communication: say what you mean; mean what you say – literal interpretation Provide big picture (central coherence)and details: why are we doing what we are doing Don’t assume what’s in your head is in mine, ToM: check it out

Other Important Information

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