Autism and Nature – local guides for parents/carers and teachers
by Margaret, 17 February, 2014, 1 comments
When we think about children visiting the countryside, experiencing the freedom of the out of doors and learning about nature, we seldom if ever think about how children with autism would react. Apparently, visiting a new place often brings particular anxieties for children with autism, such as whether there will be dogs, how long the walk might be, or whether there are toilets.
A new organisation “Autism and Nature” has recently produced some guides to local sites of “Natural Interest”, especially for people who will be taking a child with autism or related disabilities. Each two-page spread of the Guide deals with one site. As well as all the usual guidance about parking, admission charges, children’s playground and cafes, Read more...
