This webinar focuses on self-care and independence. Discussion points include:
- ideas relating to self-care and independence at home, at school and in the community
- structure and routine as a way to support individuals to stay healthy
- how autism may impact an individual’s understanding and experiences of their own self-care and independence
- ideas to establish and support positive sleep, physical activity and hygiene habits
- practical resources in supporting young people with their self-care and independence.
Click on the links below for additional resources.
Hygiene Habits
Raising Children Network
https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/health-daily-care
Wash your hands visuals
https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/Api/downloadmedia/%7B315232D5-002E-400F-BEF3-AC457586851A%7D
Autism Association of WA COVID-19 Resources (Visuals, Social stories, ALS boards)
https://www.autism.org.au/our-services/fact-sheets-autism-2/coronavirus-covid-19-update/
Ambitious about Autism Toolkit
https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/understanding-autism/health/hygiene
Carol Gray Social Stories
https://carolgraysocialstories.com/social-stories/
Physical Activity Resources
Raising Children Network
https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/nutrition-fitness/physical-activity/physical-activity-getting-involved
GoNoodle
https://www.gonoodle.com/blog/gonoodle-games-movement-app-for-kids/
The Inspired Treehouse
https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/25-heavy-work-activities-small-spaces/
Raising Dragons
https://www.raisingdragons.com/
KIDDO- Improve your move
https://kiddo.edu.au/
Natureplay
www.natureplay.org.au
https://www.natureplaywa.org.au/
Building Active Bodies and Brains- Playgroup WA
https://playgroupwa.com.au/bodiesandbrains
Community Sporting Options
All Play
https://allplay.org.au/
All Play Dance
https://allplaydance.org.au/
All Abilities Auskick
https://www.play.afl/play/auskick
Swimming
https://autismswim.com.au/
Riding for the Disabled
https://www.rda.org.au/
Sense Rugby
http://www.senserugby.com.au/
Lifesaving
https://sls.com.au/inclusivebeaches/
Ocean Heroes
https://oceanheroes.com.au/
Autism in Cricket
https://www.autism.org.au/cricket/
WA Disabled Sports Association
http://www.wadsa.org.au/
https://sport.nsw.gov.au/findaclub/sport/peopledisability
Sleep
Sleepfoundation.org- Downloadable Sleep diary resource
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/nsf-official-sleep-diary
Royal Children’s Hospital Fact Sheets
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Bedtime_problems/
Sleep Health foundation
https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/fact-sheets/childrens-resources.html
Oxford Health-NHS
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Good-sleep-habits-for-children-with-Learning-Difficulties.pdf
Sleep Problems Explained-Spectrum News
This article provides a good overview of research in the area of sleep and autism https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/sleep-problems-autism-explained/
Apps
- Calm
- Rain Rain
- Smiling Mind
- Noisili
- Choiceworks
- Spotify- Lullaby and White noise play-lists
- Nike Training
