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Where possible over these next few weeks try and plan ahead –Some families may like to have a more formal schedule /visual timetable throughout the day. We do suggest some form of routine that you stick to as best you can to prevent a shift in your child’s natural body clock/ circadian rhythm which could affect your child’s sleep pattern.Here are some Top Tips and various links that may be useful to you and your family whilst we are all at home:Top Tips Ensure a reasonable wake up time, similar to a typical school day Have a set morning routine as you normally would, including getting out of pyjamas so they continue to associate these just with night time.? Try and include some time in fresh air and sunlight. Sunlight can help set out sleep patterns.Have structure thought out the day to reduce anxiety e.g. have a visual timetable, or set alarms for break/ lunch times etc.Ensure you keep the structure to snack and meal times to avoid upsetting the bodies circadian rhythm (the brain’s clock)Include some exercise in the day if you can Keep to the same bedtime routine and bedtime /wake up times For parents and older children be wary of getting sucked in to the Coronavirus news. ?Try to limit exposure to social media - and the main news as well - given the clear dangers to personal mental health with our vulnerable children. Perhaps limit to just two main news briefings one morning and one evening.Activity Links –click on the blue and it will take you to the siteTwo news sources worth bearing in mind:Mencap easy-read advice on COVID-19 , BBC Newsround for childrenEducationHere is a link to various local home-schooling networks. (Home schooling is often organised informally in localities)Things for Kids to do CookingEasy cooking ideas for childrenHouseworkGetting Children involved with houseworkCollectingCollections of simple objectsProjects, games and other activities Easy projects for pre-school childrenDice and paper-based gamesSensoryPowerful Proprioceptive Activities that Calm, Focus, & Alert | Proprioceptive activities, Sensory activities, Sensory therapy100+ Awesome and Easy Sensory Diet Activities | Sensory diet, Sensory therapy, Sensory activitiesSensory Play Activities! 40 Sensory Play Activities for Kids with Autism | Sensory activities for autism, Sensory activities toddlers, Activities for autistic childrenMotor games for kids with poor co ordination indoors Busters: Indoor Activities - Get Kids Moving - Emma Owl | Rainy day activities for kids, Indoor activities for kids, Indoor activities –Borrow EBooks –we have a selection of audio books for children book free readings from David Walliams Parents How to cope with Anxiety about Coronavirus for Parents helping hands has put together how to explain to someone with ASD about the virus: Cerebra - Borrow EBooks for free useful guidesSleep Tips Guide Guide is a lovely blog about working from home balanced with looking after children, not specific to being on lockdown/social distancing but do cover school breaks, some good tips included. ................
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