Resources
We are creating a hub of resources to share with families, organisations and professionals in our community. Please let us know if there is something specific you need.
Communication
People who help me
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Easter symbols
Easter symbols
Talking about diagnosis
Here are some handy tips for talking with your child about their autism diagnosis. download
Play choice board
Play symbols to create a choosing board. download
Now and Next board
A template now and next board. Print and use to show which activities are happening now and what will be coming next. Laminate and re-use throughout the day. download
Not well
Here is a communication board if a child is feeling unwell or in pain. download
Calm Communication
Some tips for calm communication when supporting a child or young person who is distressed. download
Personal Care
Morning Routine
A chart to help organise your morning routine. Tick or cross off each activity when complete. download
Brushing Teeth
Checklist to aid brushing teeth download
Cutting Nails tips
Many autistic children have difficulties with nail cutting.
Tying Shoe Laces
Tying shoes laces can be a challenge.
Emotional well-being
What charges your battery?
Which activities, environments, people and events give us energy and which drain us? This activity helps young people...
Spoons
Spoon Theory, developed by Christine Miserandino, is a way to explore and describe social and physical energy. Some...
Regulation games
Some ideas for sensory regulation games you can do at home. Co-regulation has the greatest impact - when a safe,...
Triggers and Glimmers
Identify and explore what activities cause stress (triggers) and which cause joy (glimmers) download
Mindfulness Counting Game
mindfulness activityDownload
Calm Breathing
A few deep breaths can help us calm when feeling stressed or anxious.
What People are Saying About Mustard Seed
I feel that we were listened to and given excellent support and possible solutions going forward. I don’t think we would be in as good a place as we are now without this support. The staff were all fantastic!
The support is amazing and we have already seen the impact of the practical suggestions and strategies that we have learnt from the course. The dressing chart, social stories, reference to the literature – the list goes on!
My daughter has made life- long friends through sibling group and it has been incredibly important to her and continues to be. She loves the cooking and arts and crafts activities and the trip out at the end of the year too.
The support offered by Mustard Seed is outstanding. I am not aware of anything of this sort being available elsewhere without going through a private route which is cost prohibitive. Thank you so much for doing what you do. It helped my son very much and he enjoyed the sessions.