My Passport My name is
My Family I am years old Dad Mum Sister
Important People in My Life Cousins and neighbours Granda Granny
Medical Information I have epilepsy I have had my tonsils out I have had all of my vaccinations I got my BCG last year it was sore
I take 4 tablets in the morning Medication And 3 tablets at night
Allergies
Diet I eat I Do not Eat
I have autism I have difficulties with Social Interaction Social Communication Flexibility of thought
To me that means 1. I cannot look at you and listen at the same time 2. I really like talking about car number plates 3. I don t like restaurants with lots of noise 4. I do like Die Hard films 5. I prefer to work on my own, I find group work difficult 6. I find it hard to concentrate in a noisy classroom
I go to School My Form Teacher is I am studying 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
At school I like Maths Learning some new things Maps Computers Rivers Playing with my friend Bill Galaxy
I like
At school I don t like Writing The football team Painting Homework-Why? Queuing Canteen
I don t like
I am a visual learner That means I learn best by seeing information. I like pictures, charts, or diagrams I can make "movies in my mind
My Visual-spatial skills such as sizes, shapes, textures, angles, and three-dimensional depths are strong. That s why I like Maths I am a concrete learner Mum says I am a grasshopper, but I am a boy
My Strengths Honesty Determined An expert Notice sounds others do not hear Kind Speak my mind An eye for detail Good rote memory Acquire knowledge Logical thinker Enjoy solitude Perfectionist Reliable friend Good at art Liked by adults High intelligent Proficient in information and communication technology Objective (literal interpretation) Accurate in mathematical computation.
My strengths Maths Physics Being tidy Filing Music Drama
Things I find difficult Queuing Babies crying Working with others Loud noises Sharing
Things I find difficult 1. Working in a very noisy classroom 2. Making friends 3. Writing fast and neatly
How to communicate with me 1. If you raise your voice when you speak to me I to help me understand can think that I am being told off. 2. If I am not 100% sure what to do, I will probably ask you to repeat some of the instructions What Did you say?
Things that help me to work well Clear instructions Visual cues A reasonably quiet environment If we are working in groups / pairs, it helps to be with someone I trust
Things that make it difficult for me to work well A very noisy classroom Having the sun in my eyes Not understanding the task Working with someone who won t listen to my views
When I m stressed I... Get upset Bite my nails Find it hard to concentrate Need to pace Raise my voice Think everyone is cross with me
If I m stressed it helps if I can... Have time to calm down before I have to explain something Calm Down!
You can help by Not insisting that I look at you Don t stand too close Not too much noise Giving me time to think
Important People at Principal Class teacher Class Assistant Lunch supervisors Friends School Pictures can be added to personalise the passport
My Ideal Day Waking up naturally Having time to get ready without my family interrupting me. Having Cheerios with cold milk Bus on time 8.25 Having my lunch in a quiet area Completing all of my work Not saying something that annoys anyone Leaving at 5.00pm Having lasagne and chips for dinner Checking Facebook Finishing my Sudoku
What I am good at Tidy and organised Punctual Focused and dedicated Trustworthy Hard working
My Hopes Own a house Get married Drive Happy Get a job
What type of job Research Stack shelves Work in a library Sorting Working with animals Computers
What will be different? New Friends? Leaving School Getting up at a different time Lots of new people
Things I need to find out about Who are the important people? Where to hang my coat? Where do I eat break? Do I need to bring my own mug? What is a tea kitty? Is there anyone to ask for help? Who? What time s lunch?
Things I will need help with Finding my way around Girls Lunch rooms Toilets
What I hope to learn Physics New technology Chemistry Going on a different bus Cooking
I am looking forward to Getting paid Going to work Doing what I am good at
Sometimes, I am anxious
Help me with Consistency, Structure and Predictability Prioritise challenges based on impact on life/job or course Use special interests or fascinations whenever possible; find my hook, Visuals remain constant, words do not What s obvious to you is not to me Set the context irresistible invitation to learn Gina Davies If you have met one person with autism, remember you have only met one person with autism Be clear and direct in communication: say what you mean; mean what you say literal interpretation Provide big picture (central coherence)and details: why are we doing what we are doing Don t assume what s in your head is in mine, ToM: check it out
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