Links and information

A list of useful websites for children and young people with complex and/or sensory needs, recommended by teachers working in the Highlands. This list will be added to as other links are suggested.

Sensory

Sensory Issues: Films from The PINES

  • Everyday Challenges – An Occupational Therapist Perspective
  • Frazzled Fred
  • Environmental Classroom
  • Environmental Classroom Handout
  • My Autism World
  • Stressing Your Senses
  • Glasgow KIDS Sensory Questionnaire

Ian Bean SENict, specialising in the use of ICT and assistive technology to support learners.   

The Sensory Projects The Sensory Projects run on the principle that with the right knowledge and a little creativity inexpensive items can become effective sensory tools for inclusion.

Nursery Rhyme Activities, supported with visuals.

Bumps to Bairns

TACPAC – communication through touch and music.

Richard Hirstwood Creating a sensory learning environment.

British Kodály Academy The Kodally approach is that “Music belongs to everybody”.

The Scottish Sensory Centre

Nordoff Robbins – music therapy charity

Making Sense of Sensory Behaviour – A Practical Approach at Home for Parents and Carers – Occupational Therapy Falkirk.

Thematic Units – Practical resources to support developing a sensory curriculum for learners aged 3-19

Communication and Literacy

HIGHLAND LITERACY

The Makaton Charity

Singing Hands   Makaton with songs and rhymes and signed stories.

Melodysigns – songs performed in Makaton, on YouTube.

Pecs – Information on the picture exchange communication system.

Call Scotland – Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning. “We help children and young people across Scotland to overcome disability and barriers to learning created by their environment, and to fulfil their potential.”

Numeracy

Highland Numeracy and Maths

Coolmath games – online games

CIMT – Centre for Innovation in Maths teaching

Very Special Maths Practical guidance for teaching maths at an early developmental level.

Other Resources

ASDAN is a curriculum development and awarding organisation. “We provide flexible and engaging programmes and qualifications that help young people develop skills for learning, work and life.”

Switch Progression Road Map

Priory Woods School – Free resources for switch and touchscreen activities.

PrAACtical Resources: Communication with Children with Deafblindness or Visual and Multiple Impairments