An easy, attractive way to plan your week, creating reassurance through routine and predictability for your autistic child.
If you’re looking at something all the time, you want it to look good.
Schedules are often an essential part of helping autistic children feel secure. As a result it may be that your walls, notice board, cupboards or fridge get covered in hastily-scribbled plans on random sheets of paper, which you end up looking at more than the family photos or artwork that’s displayed.
We wanted to create a weekly planner that was easy to fill out, saves you time with pre-defined categories and that also looked well-designed and intentional. An everyday necessity you’re happy to have on the fridge or out on the kitchen table.
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Using the planner can help to:
Give your child a sense of control and autonomy in their day-to-day life, which builds confidence and reassurance.
Provide consistency, which is comforting to many autistic children, where filling in the planner becomes part of a weekly routine.
Provide a great opportunity when going through your schedule to connect and communicate with your child, and give them an opportunity to talk about how certain activities and events make them feel.
“These planners have already done half the thinking for you in setting out the page, with a range of different sections to help with the planning and discussions. They’ve come from my own experience with Leo; I will often come down in the morning to find that while I was still in bed, Leo has decorated our calendar and plans with his emotions! This gives me chance to connect with him and reassure him that I’m aware of what he’s feeling well ahead of time - and pre-empt any likely upset or impatient excitement!”
- Nicola, Learning Leo Co-founder
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