Having some grounding exercises in your back pocket can be very helpful.

🔴Try naming
5️⃣things you see👀
4️⃣things you can touch🫲
3️⃣things you hear👂
2️⃣things you can taste👅&
1️⃣thing you can smell👃

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Did you know that reading books, listening to podcasts, or watching educational videos can stimulate your mind without overwhelming you?

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Making leaf collages, painting pumpkins, or creating winter wreaths gives autistic individuals the opportunity to be creative without the sensory overload.

What do you like to create?

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Having some Grounding exercises in your back pocket can be very helpful.

Try playing
5️⃣things you see 👀
4️⃣things you can touch 🫲
3️⃣things you hear 👂
2️⃣things you can taste 👅 and
1️⃣thing you can smell 👃

#AutismBucks #AutismCommunity #SensorySaturday #GroundingExercises

If you have pets, spend time playing or cuddling with them. Those of us on the spectrum often find that animals provide us with emotional support & companionship, which helps to reduce our anxiety & increase our sense of calm & joy.

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Did you know that reading books, listening to podcasts, or watching educational videos can stimulate your mind without overwhelming you?

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LEGO® Workshops are great for kids with Autism. LEGO® combines creativity, sensory engagement, and problem-solving.

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Did you know that a number of cinemas across the country, including Odeon, Cineworld, and Vue, host sensory-friendly film screenings designed for autistic children?

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The "Beautiful Minds Drama Club" in Oxford is a drama club for neurodiverse adults. The club helps its members to build their confidence & express their feelings in a supportive environment.

Learn more here - t.co/il9PtShSVm

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Have you tried the SEND Adult Days at Thames Valley Adventure Playground in Taplow?

They have a range of adventurous, therapeutic, & educational play activities catering to all types of disabilities

Learn more here - www.tvap.co.uk

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Did you know there are a number of community centres & libraries that offer indoor sensory rooms or sensory play sessions specifically designed for children with autism?

Check with your local council to find your nearest one.

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The holidays can be overwhelming due to sensory overload, changes in routine, & social expectations.

Maintain some of your familiar routines to keep you regulated & create a visual schedule for the holidays if it helps you.

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Create a Predictable Holiday Schedule for your child this holiday season.

Start by breaking the day into manageable chunks, like "Morning Open one gift," "Afternoon Play quiet games," & "Evening: Watch a favourite film."

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Sensory Gardens are calming environments provide a peaceful sensory experience for people on the spectrum.

The best time to visit is first thing in the morning, as there will be fewer people around.

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