Circumstances throughout the narrative are linked to accompanying worksheets in the teacher resource that explore topics such as wellbeing, teamwork, managing conflict and processing information. Suitable for use in small groups or 1:1, the programme is flexible in design, allowing the facilitator to respond to the needs of each child. A gentle and fun approach to social skills development, this is an invaluable resource for anybody looking to support students aged 8-12 as they build an understanding of the complexities of social dynamics.
Key Features
- An engaging illustrated interactive story that places the reader at the heart of the narrative, encouraging discussion and creating moments for deeper thinking and self-reflection.
- Photocopiable and downloadable worksheets divided into sections focused on ‘Making Sense of my World’ and ‘Connecting with Others’.
Additional Information
Although created with autistic girls in mind, it can be used with students of different genders and adapted for their needs.
Specifications
Author: Rachel Holmes works as SENCo within a specialist school for secondary students with autism and associated mental health difficulties. She has previously set up a specialist unit for secondary students with autism within a mainstream setting and has led on primary curriculum development within an all age SEN school. Rachel has significant experience of providing INSET training in both specialist and mainstream settings on a range of topics such as social communication, access to learning and sensory difficulties.
