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Lego Based Therapy for Autism
LEGO®-based therapy is a social development programme for young people with autism spectrum disorders or related social communication difficulties. [It is also known as “LEGO therapy” but that term is disallowed by LEGO trademark laws]. It was originally developed by Dr. Dan LeGoff, a Paediatric Neuropsychologist in the USA. He noticed that otherwise uncommunicative children […]
VIA Strengths Survey for Children
Children and young people aged 10-17 can complete a dedicated youth version of a recognised strengths test which was developed the University of Pennsylvania in the US. It will take around 45 minutes to complete and answer all the questions, and you will need to sign-up to the site for an account before you can […]
‘Blue Chameleon’
With a subtle and witty interplay between words and illustrations ‘Blue Chameleon’ is an introduction to colours and shapes (and chameleons!) which is sure to delight everyone, from the youngest child upwards. Written by multiple award winning author Emily Gravett, ‘Blue Chameleon’ contains a subtle humor and tone which will help anyone that reads it conceptualise themes […]
‘My Hidden Chimp’
My Hidden Chimp, by consultant Psychiatrist Professor Steve Peters, is an educational book for children to work through with an adult or by themselves. The book offers parents, teachers and carers some ideas and thoughts on how to help children to develop healthy habits for life. It features easy to follow explanations and simple strategies […]
Person-centred approaches
Person centred planning is a set of approaches designed to assist someone to plan their life and support. It has grown in both profile and usage across Derbyshire’s children’s services in recent years, especially since the introduction of the stronger families and safer children way of working and the introduction of the special educational needs […]
‘Create Your Own Happy’
This illustrated activity book empowers children to shape their lives, and the lives of others around them, by taking practical, positive steps towards their own happiness and positive self esteem! Discover everything happy with this interactive, fun activity book! From speaking in front of your class to standing up for others; planting a seed bomb […]
R-Time
R-time is a Personal and Social Education programme. The emphasis is upon creating effective, respectful relationships by way of Random Pair work. The essence of R-time’s approach is short bursts of planned activities for 10-15 minutes, ideally once a week, for a period of 30 weeks each school year. The programme is for all Early […]
‘You are Awesome’
‘You are Awesome’ is the positive and empowering guide to help children and young adults build resilience, fulfill their potential and become successful, happy, awesome adults, from Times journalist, two-time Olympian and best-selling mindset author, Matthew Syed. The pages of ‘You are Awesome’ contain a range questions, statements and tasks which challenge and problematise a wide range […]