I Am Autistic: Autism Workbook Exploring Feelings, Thoughts, Behaviours and Bodily Sensations
This workbook has been designed to support Autistic children to explore and share with others what it is like being Autistic.
The booklet invites young people to explore what being Autistic looks and feels like for them personally as we recognise that this is different for every Autistic person. It can be customised to suit individual young people and specific needs by removing or including specific activity sheets.
“Autism can be described in lots of different ways and it means different things to different people! Some Autistic people find communicating with other people tricky. Some Autistic people like to do things over and over again. Some Autistic people find it hard when routines are changed. An Autistic person shows different traits, strengths, and weaknesses. Autism is on a spectrum or scale. This is because everyone experiences being Autistic in different ways.”
Relevant Curriculum Links:
England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.
- KS1: H17 – about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
- KS1: R23. to recognise the ways in which they are the same and different to others.
- KS2: H15 – that mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life; the importance of taking care of mental health.
- KS2: H16 – about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
- KS2: R31. to recognise the importance of self-respect and how this can affect their thoughts and feelings about themselves; that everyone, including them, should expect to be treated politely and with respect by others (including when online and/or anonymous) in school and in wider society; strategies to improve or support courteous, respectful relationships.
- KS2: R32. about respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in common with others e.g. physically, in personality or background.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
- I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
- Relationships:
- I recognise that we have similarities and differences but are all unique. HWB 0-47a / HWB 1-47a.
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