Resources for parents and family

Facemask Exemptions

From the 19 of July 2021 there is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in indoor settings or on public transport, although it is still recommended in crowded and enclosed spaces where you come into contact with people you don’t normally meet.

Some businesses and services, including public transport, may still ask you to wear a face covering. The exemptions for wearing a face covering for reasons relating to Autism such as sensory discomfort and difficulty communicating still apply.

Printing and carrying an exemption card such as this one (PDF,  207KB) may help when travelling in case you are questioned by staff.

Resources about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

• Coming back to school in a bubble, a book for children (PDF, 3.5MB)
• Coronavirus - A book for children (PDF, 7MB)
• Social Story with symbols for going outside (PDF, 213KB)
• Social Story with symbols for staying at school (PDF, 165KB)
• Social Story with symbols for staying at home (PDF, 178KB)
• Information about Coronavirus (PDF, 956KB)
• Coronavirus Workbook for Children (PDF 1MB)
• Coronavirus Social Situation (PDF, 2MB)
• Talking to Children about Coronavirus (PDF, 114KB) 
• 31 days of Simple Connection with your Kids (PDF,384KB)
• Symbols for Visual Timetable at home (PDF, 3MB)

Transition Resources

• One Page Profile templates – all about me – transitioning to Primary
• Primary to Secondary Transition Pack (MS Word, 1MB)
• Information about transition to high school during Coronavirus (MS Word, 24KB)
• Primary to Secondary transition - Moving On Up Scenario Cards (PDF, 2.3MB)

Health Passports for visiting Hospitals

Visiting Hospitals can be daunting for people on the Autism Spectrum and for those who care for them to relay the relevant and right information. These resources below can be helpful to Hospital staff to avoid repeated questions and queries on how best to support you during your stay in Hospital. These resources can be used at anytime, and is not specific just to Coronavirus.

• ​NAS Health Passport (PDF, 2MB)
• ​NAS Health Passport guidance (PDF, 421KB)
• ​IMT Hospital Communication Passport PDF, 421KB)
• I​MT History Sheet (PDF, 527KB)

Family information

• The anger rules (PDF, 148KB)
• Anxiety information (PDF, 91KB)
• Behaviour support techniques (PDF, 188KB) 
• Coping with behaviours that challenge (PDF, 94KB)
• Emotions information (PDF, 148KB)
• Family liaison officer information (PDF, 90KB)
• Films and videos about autism (PDF, 101KB)
• Giving rules credibility or authority (PDF, 86KB)
• Homework difficulties (PDF, 213KB)
• Ideas for visual support resources (PDF, 1MB)
• Reading and website suggestions (PDF, 106KB)
• Repetitive questions advice (PDF, 103KB)
• Raising a child with a disability (PDF, 139KB)

Parent and Carer Information

• Crewe monthly parent carer social and support group (PDF, 369KB)
• Macclesfield monthly parent carer social and support Group (PDF, 368KB)
• Congleton monthly parent carer social and support Group (PDF, 368KB)
• Children with Disabilities - database registration form (MS Word, 670KB)
• Cheshire East Carer's Hub - referral form (MS Word, 214KB)
• N-Compass - Cheshire East's Carer's Hub poster (PDF, 1.5MB)

Emotional difficulties

• Emotions and related behaviour pack (PDF, 234KB)
• Emotions table (PDF, 77KB)
• Other difficulties and strategies (PDF, 106KB)

Language and communication

•  Modification of the Language Environment (PDF, 101KB))

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Page last reviewed: 17 September 2021