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Dr Mitzi Waltz is an
associate lecturer in
autism studies at the
Autism Centre of
Sheffield Hallam
University, as well
as an autism and
disability consultant
Its fantastic
that this crucial
period is getting the
attention it deserves
Almost an adult
How can we help our children to make discernible
progress during adolescence? Dr Mitzi Waltz looks at
pioneering strategies that are being used to improve
outcomes for autistic learners at secondary schools
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student being
taught through
the use of new
technology at
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High-tech support
New forms
of technology,
and social media in
particular, offer
great opportunities
for learning and
communication
social media in particular, offer
some great opportunities for
learning and communication for
young people on the autistic
spectrum but only if we enable
them to stay safe online, she
adds. We take this responsibility
very seriously and offer courses in
digital citizenship, as well as
providing safe access to Sunfields
own version of YouTube [providing
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Wirral Autistic Society, are trying
out with autistic learners and
service users as a way to handle
anxiety episodes. It uses a phone
app that can access cloud-based
data, including the individuals
personal schedule and pre-set
personal coping strategies. When
a Brain in Hand user encounters
an anxiety-provoking situation,
such as a cancelled train, they
can call on the system to remind
them of ways to handle it.
There is also an emergency call
feature built in that can connect
Ability to judge
Bell says one of the most
important skills for parents and
educators of adolescents to
develop is the ability tojudge and
move seamlessly between when
the young person needs to
berecognised and respected as a
young adult, with the right and
desire to make meaningful
choices, and when they need a
level of reassurance, nurture and
support which reflects their
developmental age.
Gauging and responding to
disparate and changing needs
can be a tough call at Sunfield,
which specialises in working with
children who have autism and
Resources
l Brain in Hand project: http://braininhand.co.uk
l National Autistic Society (2014): Autism spectrum disorders: a resource pack for school staff, www.autism.org.uk/teacherpack
lN
ational Autistic Society (2014): Top transition tips for secondary school teachers, www.autism.org.uk/working-with/education/
educational-professionals-in-schools/pupils-with-autism-in-your-school/top-transition-tips-for-secondary-teachers.aspx
lS
urrey Choices offers day and community support services, supported employment and enhanced home living and support, training
and skills for independence across the county of Surrey: www.surreychoices.com
Help with
handling a
situation: the
Brain in Hand
phone app can
suggest ways
for the user to
cope with
episodes of
anxiety
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