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Hello

spinningincircles 29th Oct 2018

Hello i’m Jo, wife and mother to two amazing children. Tabitha 7 - chatterbox, lover of little mix, dancing and watching bakeoff and Franklin 4 - non verbal, lover of spinning, jumping and holding something in each hand...

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Risk vs Reward – The struggle is real

spinningincircles 6th Dec 2019

Childrens nativities are one of the loveliest things to witness. They epitomise Christmas to me and the true beginning of the festivities. That burst of joy watching your child stand on stage with their classmates. There is no other feeling …

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Coping strategy?

spinningincircles 1st Dec 2019

He’s done this a LOT this weekend, and in the same corner of the living room each time. When Franklin headstands he is vestibular sensory seeking but also, and very relevant at this time, it is calming and regulating to …

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It’s beginning to look a lot like…

spinningincircles 17th Nov 2019

It’s beginning to look a lot like… (forgive me, it’s essential we start early!🎄) The tree has been up for over 2 weeks now and I think we’re ready to start gradually adding a few decorations. Christmas can be a very …

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Rituals

spinningincircles 14th Nov 2019

Managing Franklin’s ritualistic behaviour is extremely tough and becoming increasingly difficult. He has a love for rituals, consistency, and routine. For Franklin and other children with autism, the world can feel unpredictable and a very frightening place. To try to …

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PECS in action!

spinningincircles 7th Nov 2019

With so many new faces to Franklin’s team at school this term, he has to really focus when he is using PECS. In the Facebook video link below he is showing he has mastered the first four phases of PECS:- …

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spinningincircles 20th Oct 2019

Franklin has started covering his eyes recently and frequently. It’s as though he’s trying to block something out or hide from it. It could relate to a number of things, such as a way to block out too much sensory …

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Sensory Seeker

spinningincircles 14th Oct 2019

Franklin’s nervous system craves sensory input. Sensory breaks are therefore crucial to his school day. A sensory break gives him an opportunity to self-regulate which usually involves headstands (his favourite), jumping, running, bouncing on a gym ball etc. This physical …

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