Useful resources
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'When I feel angry I can...' visual resource
What does this resource help with? How can I use this resource?
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3 Little Pigs Sensory Story Pack
This Sensory Story Pack uses the story of the 3 Little Pigs alongside a range of items designed to stimulate the senses. UPDATED OCTOBER 2024
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Basic command and communication card pack
Our basic communication pack can be printed out and used with a visual timetable, for a now & next board, or to take on-the-go. REVIEWED JAN 25
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Bedtime communication cards
Our bedtime communication card pack can be printed and cut out to support communication about night-time related activities. REVIEWED JAN 25
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Bonus activities communication card pack
Print these cards and use in conjunction with a visual timetable or now & next board. Includes cards about methods of transport and locations. REVIEWED JAN 25
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Chart for Recording Challenging Behaviour
A template for recording and analysing behaviours UPDATED APRIL 26
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Easy read - how to make a complaint
Find out how to make a complaint about our services at Leeds Mencap.
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Easy read - the bedroom environment
Easy read tips on how to create a good bedroom environment.
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Example First and Then Board Template
An example of a first and then task board UPDATED APRIL 26
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Example Simple visual timetable AM
A simple visual timetable template. UPDATED APRIL 26
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Food and eating communication card pack
Print these cards and use in conjunction with a visual timetable or now & next board. Includes cards about mealtimes. REVIEWED JAN 25
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Health passport
A document about you and your health needs. To be completed before going into hospital to help staff know how best to help you. UPDATED APRIL 26
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Hospital pain communication pack
A pain communication resource to help people communicate their level of pain to hospital staff. REVIEWED JAN 25
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Hospital passport video demo
Watch our video demo to find out how to fill in a hospital passport. UPDATED APRIL 26
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How do I feel today?
A handy way for children to record how they are feeling. UPDATED APRIL 26
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How do I respond?
A worksheet for children to record how they would respond to a variety of situations. UPDATED APRIL 26
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Leeds City council Simple guide to EY SENDIF pdf
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Leeds City Council Simple Guide to FFI pdf
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Makaton - You've got a friend in me
Join our Makaton singalong of You've got a friend in me.
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Make a shaker - arts and craft activity
Watch our video to find out how to make a shaker toy out of an old plastic bottle.
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Medical communication card pack
Print these cards and use in conjunction with a visual timetable or now & next board. Includes cards about attending medical appointments. REVIEWED JAN 25
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My bedtime: A social story
Use our social story to explain the need for sleep to your child, as well as to offer help with understanding the social cues and routines that lead up to winding down. REVIEWED APRIL 26
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My bedtime: Visual timetable template
Use our template to create a visual timetable of your child's bedtime routine, you can use our printable pack of bedtime communication cards to help. REVIEWED APRIL 26
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NHS Learning disability Health Passport
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Playscheme Social Story - Welcome to the Vinery Centre
Social story for playscheme children - Welcome to the Vinery Centre
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Rainbow Tambourine craft
Watch our video to learn how to make a rainbow tambourine at home.
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Sample Pupil Profile
A template to record essential information about a child and their needs. UPDATED APRIL 26
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SCOPE Trigger Diary template pdf
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Sensory Circuit Alerting Cards Set
Set of sensory circuit alerting activity cards. UPDATED APRIL 26
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Sensory Circuit Calming Card Set
A set of sensory circuit calming activity cards. UPDATED APRIL 26
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Sensory Circuit Organising Card Set
A set of sensory circuit organising activity cards. UPDATED APRIL 26
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Sensory stories
Find out about sensory stories that use storybooks, traditional tales or nursery rhymes alongside a range of items designed to stimulate the senses. UPDATED OCTOBER 2024
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Sensory tents and cooldown spaces
Find out about sensory tents and cooldown spaces including how to set one up at home. UPDATED OCTOBER 2024
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Supporting children with additional needs to get their hair cut
Practical tips for taking your child for a hair cut
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar sensory tray
Learn how to make a sensory tray for the story: The Very Hungry Caterpillar. UPDATED OCTOBER 2024
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Tin drum and shaker - arts and craft activity
Find out how to recycle an old tin can into a tin and drum shaker toy.
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Wiggly Caterpillar Craft
Get creative with paper chains to create a wonderful caterpillar that you can squish, wriggle, stretch and bounce.
