Author: spinningincircles

After a difficult Christmas period, Franklin has totally surprised me by settling back into school brilliantly this week. He’s beamed going in each morning, settled into the classroom routine, eaten really well and also played outside at lunchtime! (we’re still …

Christmas Day didn’t start well and Franklin had two major meltdowns over the course of the day. He didn’t want to join us at the dinner table for Christmas dinner. He ran away and lay on the sofa until we …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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:- …