1. Transition from Primary to secondary
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3. Feeder schools/parents
Share as much information so that staff understand the pupil they are receiving .
Staff need to know so they can plan to meet the needs
How the individual communicates
Special measures to support participation or learning
Plan to improve transition for the children with autism

4. All about me You need to know How I communicate
You can help me communicate
Fun things I like to do
Places I like going
Things I don’t like
Sensory
I’m working on this...
Eating and Drinking

5. It happened to me
I failed……..

6. Involve the right people
The young person with autism must be central in any decisions about such changes. It concerns everyone. All teachers and even the children……discuss it. Talk about it.

7. Structure transition times
Structure can be difficult for a child with autism. That is putting what is going to happen in a day in a logical order in their mind.
You may find that behavioural difficulties occur more in transition times between activities.
Some ways to reduce this are:
Use a visual timetable so they can see what will be happening throughout the day
Show how long they will need to wait before an activity begins with a sand timer or stickers on a clock
Prepare a box or bag of familiar items to touch or smell during transitions

8. Use visual supports Use of objects, Photos, Icons or Words/
Visual supports can help you to explain what will be happening.
Show the child photos of:
a new place(a new church)
A new teacher
Make a book of photos of the new change or put it on a device

9. Use of objects, Photos, Icons or Words

10. Be aware of anxiety
Look out for signs of anxiety-crying ,not sleeping, crying etc
Explain the good things about change
Create a social story to explain what they could do if they are anxious

12. Changes What is going to be different or new about secondary school?
How lunch works
Having lessons in different classrooms
School start and finish times
Making new friends
New subjects
The journey

13. Journey What journey are you going to take to get to secondary school?
Walk
Bike
Car
Bus
Where are you going to lock it up?
Where is the bus stop? How much does it cost?
Are you walking on your own? Do you know the way?
Who is driving you?
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14. Things You Will Need
Do you know what things you will need for secondary school?
What will you need for…
PE lesson
English lesson
Maths lesson
Lunch
Every day