Changes & transitions

Coping with changes in routine, environment, or expectations, leading to anxiety or distress during transitions between activities or settings

  • Provide me with clear, consistent, predictable routines.
  • Present me with appropriate visual cues e.g. Objects of Reference, Photos, Symbols, Words, Now and Next boards, half/whole day visual timetables, sand timers.
  • Give me advanced warning of any changes so that I have adequate time to process this and adjust.
  • Explicitly teach me about change and help me to develop strategies to cope with unexpected changes through e.g. exploring scenarios and creating Plan B and Plan C options. 
Resource Description Pricing Stage
SENSE - What are Objects of Reference? Advice and guidance regarding Objects of Reference (OOR) Paid Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Widgit Widgit is a symbol based communication system consisting of simple, colourful symbols Paid Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
AET - Making Sense of Autism in Schools: Visual Strategies Tool Support autistic student's learning and independence. Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
AET - Early Years Transitions Parent Guide - Part 1 How autism may affect their child's transitions during the crucial early years of life. Free Early Years, Primary
AET Early Years Transitions Parent Guide - Part 2 Strategies and tips to parents to help their child navigate transitions during their early years.  Free Early Years, Primary
AET Early Years Transitions Parent Guide - Part 3 Support their child with early years Transitions. Free Early Years, Primary
AET - School Transitions Parent Guide - Part 1 Understand how autism may impact on their child or young person making transitions in school. Free Primary, Secondary
AET - School Transitions Parent Guide - Part 2 Strategies and tips for helping with transitions as a second step to providing effective support. Free Primary, Secondary
AET - School Transitions Parent Guide - Part 3 This is part three of a three-part resource for parents/carers on Transitions in Schools Free Primary, Secondary
AET - Transition to Employment Toolkit for Young People First experiences of employment, further education or training. Free Secondary, Post 16