Making Sense of Relationships Expand This resource is to use with your child when they are finding it difficult to manage a relationship with a particular person in their lives (sibling, friend, person in their class, etc). Perhaps they try to play together but it always ends in an argument. Or perhaps they are very different and find it difficult to participate in activities that they will both enjoy. Maybe they regulate in different ways and have different sensory preferences. The resource can help you identify likes, dislikes, needs and preferences. Download Making Sense of Relationships
What Matters To Me Expand Thinking about ourselves - who we are, what we like, what we want and what we need - is vital for developing a positive sense of self and maintaining good mental health. Although this resource can be used at any time, it would be particularly useful to help prepare for times of change (e.g. moving school) or when going through a emotionally challenging time (e.g. if experiencing anxiety). Download What Matters To Me
Good Day / Bad Day Expand This resource can be used either to increase self-awareness and be kept just for you and your child to refer back to, or it can be given to family members, teachers, etc. so they can have a better understanding of your child’ s needs. Download the Good Day/ Bad Day exercise
Masking Excercise Expand Masking is a very misunderstood phenomenon, but it can be described as a strategy, consciously or unconsciously, to appear neurotypical in order to blend in and be more accepted in society. This exercise is meant for children and young people so they can discover that they can express their needs and feelings and others won ’t leave or hurt them. Download the Masking Exercise
The Chuck it Bucket Expand Ever heard of the ‘Chuck it Bucket’? This is a useful, fun way of identifying if thoughts, feelings, tasks, beliefs, worries, etc. should be given our time, energy and attention - and what can be thrown away or ‘ chucked’! Download the Chuck it Bucket
Now and Next Expand The resource can be a helpful tool if your child finds planning their day difficult. It includes a set of printable cards to use with the board with blank cards to create your own. Download Now and Next
Emotions Iceberg Expand Perhaps you’ve noticed a general change in your child’s behaviour lately. Or perhaps they’ve just had a huge ‘meltdown’ and you have a feeling there might be something else going on. At a time when you are both calm and regulated, this resource can be used to explore and reflect on what’s going on together. Download the Emotions Iceberg
The Smart Wheel Expand The Smart Wheel resource is designed to get you thinking with your child about all of the skills and qualities they possess, and which Intelligence/Smart category those skills and qualities come under. The aim of this resource is to build up a detailed strengths profile of who your child is - to develop self-awareness, build self-esteem and give them the confidence to work through problems when they arise. Download The Smart Wheel
Eye exercises Expand Eye exercises can be surprisingly powerful, especially when used intentionally to support relaxation, regulation, sleep, and sensory balance. Eye exercises.pdf
Grounding exercises Expand This resource describes 6 different grounding exercises to use when things are very stressful and feel overwhelming. They are designed to shift the person’s attention away from the stressful thoughts or sensations they’re feeling and focus on something different. Grounding exercises.pdf
Breathing for regulation Expand Here’s a selection of different breathing exercises that support emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and enhance self-awareness—perfect for both adults and young people, including those with additional needs like FASD, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities. Breathing excercises.pdf
Sensory profile Expand It’s common for someone with FASD to have sensory processing issues. This means their brain processes sensory information differently. Creating a sensory profile for your child is a great way to map out their sensory likes and dislikes - what triggers or excites them and what calms them down and helps them regulate. Download Sensory profile.pdf
The Trust Puzzle Expand We all need help and support from time to time, and we rely on the people we love and/or trust to be there for us when we need them. This resource is designed for you and your young person to co-create together. When it’s finished, your child will have a unique jigsaw puzzle with all the people they can rely on if they ever need help. Download The Trust Puzzle pdf