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Autism and Covid Vaccinations

Autism and Covid Vaccinations

Published: 22 February 2021

Our students at Newfield who are 16 and over will be included in the next priority group to receive the Covid vaccine. Group 6 will also include parents and carers of these young people, which is great news.It is important that families make themselves known to their GP so that they can receive an appointment.
Home Learning

Home Learning

Published: 12 January 2021

The new term has come with lots of new challenges as we adjust to learning from home, this is the case for many of our students at Newfield. This half term I will be looking at apps and websites that could be accessible and engaging for our learners. Our students will all be offered weekly learning packs and videos from their teacher. However, there may be times when you need something extra and there are lots of free resources available.
Tobias' Marathon Challenge

Tobias' Marathon Challenge

Published: 19 October 2020

This is an article about an inspirational boy, Tobias Weller, who has cerebral palsy and autism. He has walked two marathons so far and in a recent twitter post he has now announced that he is due to take on a third marathon.
Autism and Art

Autism and Art

Published: 11 October 2020

Last week I posted an article about music, as it has been the main focus of learning in some of our classrooms this half term. This week I’ve shared an article from the National Autistic Society about art and autism. Art has been the focus of some of our classes this half term so I thought it would be good to share some of the benefits of this topic.
Making Music

Making Music

Published: 04 October 2020

Some of our classes have been exploring the theme ‘Making Music’ in school this half term, they are enjoying using and and listening to a range of musical instruments in a number of different ways, focusing on different skills whilst doing so (expressive communication, making choice, following instructions etc).

"Awesome and Adventurous" Brains

Published: 27 September 2020

Lockdown has been a tough time for all of us and spending time at home was tough for all children. However, a mother and son with ASD from Dorset saw it as an opportunity to work on a new project, a book to explain all about autism in an understandable way for all.
The Kindness of Strangers

The Kindness of Strangers

Published: 20 June 2019

I have found a lovely little article in the news this week and thought that it would be nice to post, it shows how how understanding and helpful many people are in the community and this should be celebrated.
Autism Friendly Clothing

Autism Friendly Clothing

Published: 02 June 2019

I have found a lovely article this week about a mum who has been designing t-shirts for people with Autism. These t-shirts are soft to touch, label free and have different slogan’s on which may help to spread awareness of a child or adult’s difficulties.
Inclusive Football

Inclusive Football

Published: 06 May 2019

Previous blogs have shown how many industries are now becoming far more inclusive towards young people and adults with autism. This article shows the football club Brighton and how they have change the environment of a stadium to enable those with autism and sensory processing difficulties to come and watch the game.
Special Interests

Special Interests

Published: 26 April 2019

This is a short video of a young boy with Autism who learnt to count thanks to his special interest, buses.
The Amazing Effects of Exercise

The Amazing Effects of Exercise

Published: 28 March 2019

Many of our students at school benefit greatly from regular exercise, it can be regulating, calming as well as great for their health. The link below tells the story of Spencer, a man with Autism who struggles to communicate effectively and can find day to day life challenging.
Autism Hour in Shops

Autism Hour in Shops

Published: 18 March 2019

As part of our post 16 curriculum our students work towards developing their life skills, this can include trips to local shops and supermarkets, these visits can prove difficult for our young people due to the busy, noisy and over stimulating environment.
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