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What I like: What I dont like: Books When other children cry... I Puzzles get upset too. Painting Very loud noises like the lawn Musical toys mower Bubbles people that i do not know Playing Chasey Games Sometimes, I can get upset if I The Wiggles am told no to something. Dora the Explorer Sesame Street Mickey mouse/Goofy/Donald Duck etc Toy Story Hide and seek (Sally has a low proprioceptive input and needs a firm touch to feel contact. This is why she will push people or squeeze people .... She is unable to feel a gentle touch at times) I have some sensory issues: I can sometimes get upset if things become too loud or if the lights are too bright. I can sometimes get upset if things are not in the right place or if things are out of order. When I get upset: I may wave my hand and say No. I may put my head in my hands and sulk. I may burst in to tears and tell you that I am sad. I feel the need to squeeze things.. This can also lead me to pinch people or hug them VERY hard I may pretend that my hands are talking to me and I talk back to them and tell them why i am upset. (you just need to listen really hard to what Sally is saying at this point and it can really help to understand the problem) Strategies for sensory overload: Please stick to 2 word sentences at times like these. i.e Stop Sally, or Calm Down Sometimes a strong hug can help as Sally likes the pressure (this doesnt always work though!) Guide Sally to the chill out area and give her a book to read or some dolls to play with. Do not make eye contact Do not speak to her until she has calmed down If it is ok with the you, please allow her as much time as she needs to calm down.. She will struggle to participate in activities if she is in sensory overload. NB: if Sally has a Stare Bear look about her, she is in sensory overload and trying to selfcalm.. Please allow her time to de-stress before you call on her.. 12

What I like: What I dont like: Books Most fruit (only likes banana) Puzzles Transition Painting Very loud noises like the Musical toys lawnmower Bubbles People that I do not know Playing Chasey Games Sometimes I can get angry The Wiggles when told no to something. SpongeBob SquarePants Sometimes I will not accept Sesame Street comfort if I hurt myself Mickey mouse/Goofy/Donald Duck etc Turn taking (continual goal Toy Story in my therapy sessions) Hide and seek Crashing (John has a low proprioceptive input and needs a firm touch to feel contact. This is why he will crash into things/people/walls .... He is unable to feel a gentle touch at times) I have some sensory issues: I can sometimes get upset if things become too loud or if the lights are too bright. I can sometimes get upset if things are not in the right place or if things are out of order. When I get upset: I may flick my hand or rock from foot to foot and say No. I may put my hands over my ears. I may feel the need to push or kick things or people. I may try and speak to you, but I can be very hard to understand. Strategies for sensory overload: Please stick to 2 word sentences at times like these. i.e Stop John, or Calm Down Prompt with I want and wait for response. Guide John to the chill out area and give him a book (preferably with flaps) or an electronic toy play with. Do not make eye contact Do not speak to him until he has calmed down or seeks comfort. If it is ok with the you, please allow him as much time as he needs to calm down. He will struggle to participate in activities if he is in sensory overload.
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NOTE FROM HOME Last night I slept well/not so well

DATE: why?...........................................

Today I am feeling happy/excited/sleepy/sad/frustrated/just ok Note from parents: ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ Something that you can ask me about: ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ Contact Number for today:.................................................................... NOTE FROM SCHOOL Today at school I was: happy/excited/teary/sleepy/frustrated/just ok I played: mainly by myself/ next to others/ joined in with others. One of the activities we did today was: ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ Todays theme/letter is........................................................................... Special notes: ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................

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Going to Year _____

When the Christmas school holidays are finished I will go back to school. I will be in year ____.

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Some of my friends will also be in year _____.

I might move to a different classroom.

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I might have a new teacher and I might have new helpers.

There might be some kids in my new class that I dont know. I can make some new friends.

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I can ask my new teacher for help in year ____. I can also ask for breaks when I need them.

I will have a new place to hang my bag and a place to put my school things. My new teacher will show me where to hang my bag and my things.

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I can play with my friends at recess and lunch time. Its fun to play with my friends.

I will learn lots of new things and have lots of fun in year _____.

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