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Published: 19 December 2019
As we approach the close of the Autumn Term and head into the Christmas break we have a sense of finishing: presents are given out, Father Christmas comes…
Published: 05 December 2019
There is someone in every family who is difficult to buy presents for! There can be any number of reasons for this… perhaps they have everything they want already or just don’t like many different things! We hear from lots of parents who…
Published: 28 November 2019
People with autism can often surprise others with abilities that exceed our expectations. Even people with severe learning disabilities and autism show us…
Published: 14 November 2019
At the School for Autism at Newfield we are working hard on helping our learners develop their tolerance, understanding…
Published: 07 November 2019
Sharing can be difficult for any young child. Taking turns with toys or having to share favourite snacks is a skill that may take some time to develop…
Published: 31 October 2019
One of the features commonly associated with autism is that individuals may have a particular or intense area of interest. Sometimes…
Published: 18 October 2019
Life can be hectic and we all need to take a break occasionally. We may get some quiet time, listen to music, knit, read or cook. Some people prefer…
Published: 10 October 2019
Autism can be difficult to diagnose. Many parents find themselves waiting a long time for a diagnosis and some professionals find it hard to decide if a person…
Published: 27 September 2019
Communication is a core difficulty for children with autism. Some children may be non-verbal and some may develop spoken language that is idiosyncratic or not be very useful in functional ways e.g. they may recite episodes of Thomas the Tank Engine perfectly but not ask for a drink if they are thirsty…
Published: 19 September 2019
Here at the School for Autism @ Newfield we have been developing our use of the ‘Attention Autism’ approach! The approach aims to develop the attention…
Published: 13 September 2019
Art is associated with therapeutic benefits and many children with autism gain pleasure from the process…
Published: 16 January 2019
Day trips and outings can often prove difficult for young people and adults with Autism. However, in more recent years a greater awareness has meant that many venues have developed strategies to become more inclusive.
