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Published: 01 November 2022
Many parents of children on the autism spectrum, or with sensory issues, choose not to celebrate bonfire night because their children find it too distressing with all the lights and unexpected sounds. This article…
Published: 03 September 2020
As we return to school after lockdown we have thought very hard at Newfield about how to prepare the children to return and how to ease the transition. We know that they have experienced a lot of changes in recent times and routines have been disrupted like never before! We want to help our children in the School for Autism feel prepared…
Published: 28 April 2020
One of the features of Autism is that people with Autism struggle with change. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has thrown everything in our routines and daily lives into turmoil and this is a challenge for everyone, but for people with autism this sudden, unexpected change and disruption to everyday life is particularly difficult..
Published: 27 February 2020
Any pet owner will describe the benefits their pet brings to their daily life…companionship, relaxation, calm and unconditional acceptance are…
Published: 13 February 2020
Our final blog in the series about eating looks at eating too much! Although selective eating, restricted diets and not eating enough perhaps are most regularly associated with…
Published: 06 February 2020
In the second of our series of blogs about eating and autism we are looking at children who eat a very limited range of foods. Some children with autism are very restricted in what they will eat. They may be averse to certain textures e.g. only eating dry, crunchy foods. They may only consume certain brands of food or they may only eat a few foods…
Published: 30 January 2020
In the first of our series of blogs about eating and autism we will be thinking about pica. What is it? Pica is the craving for and consumption of substances that are considered inedible….
Published: 23 January 2020
Many of our children with autism have significant problems with eating. They may experience some of the following problems:…
Published: 09 January 2020
To start the new year on a positive note check out this lovely and inspiring video of a young man from Russia. He has autism and epilepsy and has created…
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…
