COVID-19 Update
During the period of the COVID-19 crisis, the Autism Advisory and Intervention Service (AAIS) is suspending its normal service.
As this is a very difficult and unsettling time for everyone, the Service will endeavour to provide as much support as possible in the current circumstances.
The Pupil Voice
The voices that matter video series (1st video)
Telephone Advice
AAIS will provide telephone advice for families at home.
A parent or guardian can phone their nearest office number as listed below.
A staff member will log the particular question, query or issue with which you require help.
An experienced team member will then return your call and provide advice and assistance according to your particular need.
| Office | Telephone No |
|---|---|
| Armagh Office | 028 3831 4471 |
| Ballymena Office | 028 2566 1480 |
| Belfast Office | 028 9078 4230 |
| Dundonald Office | 028 9056 6392 |
| Omagh Office | 028 8225 4552 |
We are working hard as a service team to explore ideas and ways of supporting you through this difficult period.
We will continue to update this website area with new information as we progress.
Celebrating World Autism Month
The Autism Advisory and Intervention Service (AAIS) are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April 2020 and showcasing the amazing talents of our children and young people throughout the month of April.
A video of some of the amazing art work of our young people has been uploaded to the EA website and may be accessed below.
Online Resources
Intervention for individual pupils referred to AAIS will be suspended while schools remain closed.
Planned trainings to parents and professionals will also be suspended at this time.
However, AAIS is now developing ways to continue support to our families, children and young people.
We are providing resources and suggestions for strategies to use in the home in the (AAIS) area on the EA website.
We encourage you to access this area and check regularly for any updates.
Home Learning Support
AAIS Early Years - Routines
1. Cover pagedocx36.99 KB
2.Tips for maintaining routines at homedocx13.24 KB
3. Coronavirus Social Stroydocx83.37 KB
4. School is closeddocx1.15 MB
5. School-No schooldocx106.11 KB
6. The-Corona-Virus-Free-Printablepdf825.99 KB
7. Washing My Hands Social Storydocx329.86 KB
8. hand-washing-sequencepdf48.21 KB
9. Washing_My_Hands_Checklistpdf204.4 KB
10. First-Thendocx12.19 KB
11. Schedule templatedoc28.5 KB
12. Schedule activities - symbolsdocx171.74 KB
13. Morning routine symbolsdocx37.13 KB
14. Getting dresseddocx36.6 KB
15. Bedtime routine symbolsdoc50 KB
16. Sleep all night- Minionsdoc70.5 KB
18. Sensory play information sheetdocx13.71 KB
19. Sensory activity cardspdf650.41 KB
20. Animal sensory circuit - instructionsdocx410.97 KB
21. Animal sensory circuits - scheduledocx359.82 KB
22. Feelings symbolsdocx38.42 KB
23. Calm-Down-Breathing-Cardspdf542.7 KB
24. Calm Down Breathing Cardsdocx130.22 KB
25. Countdown stripdoc32.5 KB
26. Turn taking wheeldoc26 KB
27. Large Universal Nodocx19.68 KB
28. Small Universal Nodocx32.49 KB
29. Super Symbolsdocx35.43 KB
30. Behaviour symbolsdocx66.16 KB
31. Sleepsdoc52 KB
32. Useful Websites and Appsdocx15 KB
AAIS Early Years – Activity Systems
Cover pagepdf546.84 KB
Introducing an activity system - getting startedpdf759.08 KB
Types of taskpdf704.11 KB
Useful websitespdf392.34 KB
Alphabet Match Activitypdf1.96 MB
Car Lottopdf96.29 KB
Colour match word to picturepdf326.62 KB
CVC final letter matching activitypdf1.88 MB
Find the Number 6-10 Activitypdf1.22 MB
Fine Motor Activity Sheetspdf441.11 KB
Monster Colour Lottopdf263.46 KB
Number Matching Caterpillar Activitypdf274.13 KB
Numbers 0 to 10-numberpdf2.26 MB
Shape Lottopdf67.05 KB
Sorting Activitiespdf6.06 MB
Spider Colour Lottopdf87.89 KB
WORKSTATION_IDEASpdf5.97 MB
AAIS Early Years - Social Communication
AAIS Early Years - Toileting
1. Toilet training information bookletpdf697.47 KB
2. Toileting bookletpdf791.89 KB
3. Toilet Positioningpdf385.27 KB
4. Smearingpdf408.36 KB
5. Basic boy schedulepdf103.52 KB
6. Basic girl schedulepdf105.94 KB
7. My pee storypdf214.25 KB
8. My potty storypdf138.99 KB
11. Poo Goes To Poolandpdf880.12 KB
12. Portable Toilet schedulepdf154.53 KB
15. Toilet Rewardpdf229.02 KB
16. Toilet Poo Rewardpdf47.61 KB
17. Useful Websites and Appspdf372.65 KB
AAIS Early Years - Transition to School
1. Information for Parentsdocx35.46 KB
2. Information for Teachersdocx33.41 KB
3. Parent Resource Packdocx8.56 MB
4. All About Me bookdoc879.5 KB
5. Communication Passport P2 upwardsdoc155 KB
6. My New Schooldoc301 KB
7. Booklet for preschool going to nurserydocx1.02 MB
8. My New Classdoc355.5 KB
AAIS Primary - Maintaining a Routine
Cover Notice to Parentspdf237.3 KB
Home Learning Contentdocx57.97 KB
Coronavirus Social-situationpdf2.46 MB
dave-the-dog-coronavirus-storypdf7.68 MB
Dirt & Germs Social Storydocx333.79 KB
How to wash my hands sheduledocx714.45 KB
My Social Story about staying at Homedocx82.87 KB
Where did everyone go?pdf6.14 MB
Washing my hands social storydocx342.88 KB
Chores Chartpdf2.73 MB
Suggested daily routinepdf268.52 KB
first & then Visualdocx15.11 KB
Now-Next-Visual-Aidpdf164.24 KB
Visual Routine for home symbolspdf3.09 MB
Visual Routine Optionsdocx1.05 MB
Example of a Good Bedtime Routinepdf93.24 KB
How to sleep well P3-7pdf157.33 KB
Your Sleep Routine Symbolspdf136.75 KB
Checklist for Sleepy Childrenpdf86.87 KB
AAIS Primary - Movement & Breaks
Home Learning Support Cover & Contentpdf343.85 KB
Outdoor-Activity-Cards_ver_1pdf6.8 MB
I can exercise social Storypdf228.09 KB
Sensory Activitiespdf2.69 MB
Sensory Diet ideaspdf61.56 KB
sensory-brain-break-activity-cardspdf663.6 KB
yoga-movement-cards-englishpdf794.84 KB
Animal Circuitpdf524.33 KB
Links to exercise Activitiespdf384.06 KB
AAIS Primary - Activity Systems
Cover Note and Contentspdf251.76 KB
Introducing an activity systempdf463.75 KB
Clothes Peg Minibeastspdf1.2 MB
Cut and Stick Ordering 1-10pdf853.87 KB
Lego Number Matchpdf2.44 MB
Place Valuepdf874.92 KB
Shape silhouettepdf1.91 MB
Types of taskspdf577.17 KB
What am I - 2D Shapespdf1.28 MB
Useful websitespdf219.21 KB
AAIS Primary - Emotional Regulation
Home Learning Support Cover & Contentpdf221.35 KB
Emotions Chartpdf5.96 MB
Emotions Scalepdf441.42 KB
Feelings-Rounds-Sentence-Starterspdf544.33 KB
Social Story - Sticky Thinkingpdf256.99 KB
What is in my control during a Pandemicpdf414.68 KB
Worry Jarspdf286.97 KB
How to use my calm box Social Storypdf286.15 KB
Emotional Groundingpdf241.36 KB
Guidance notes on Calming Strategiespdf242.58 KB
Spring Mindfulnes colouring pagespdf6.83 MB
AAIS Primary - Playing Games
Cover Note on Playing Gamespdf78.56 KB
Playing Games Social Storiespdf365.04 KB
Turn Taking Visualpdf191.62 KB
Saying Congratulations Visualpdf158.47 KB
How to play Jengapdf111.6 KB
How to play Pairspdf119.3 KB
How to play Snakes and Ladderspdf98.78 KB
Scavenger Huntspdf230.68 KB
Ideas for fun activitiespdf136.12 KB
Academic Based Games
Preposition board gamepdf799.09 KB
Half Past Times Bingopdf3.21 MB
Snakes And Ladders Board Gamepdf1.26 MB
Doubles Addition Bus Board Gamepdf521.37 KB
Addition to 100 Bus Board Gamepdf533.84 KB
Addition Bus Board Gamepdf527.33 KB
Doubling Space Racepdf261.52 KB
Self Checking Money Calculations Board Gamepdf859.51 KB
Telling The Time Board Gamepdf526.23 KB
Fractions Forest Board Gamepdf1.43 MB
Halving jungle race activity sheetpdf591.93 KB
AAIS Primary - Home learning
1. Introduction for Parentspdf225.8 KB
2. Personal Carepdf941.91 KB
3. Practical living skills Chorespdf422.87 KB
4. Practical living skills How to Tell Timepdf341.21 KB
5.Practical living skills Learning about moneypdf470.93 KB
AAIS Post-Primary - Staying Safe: dealing with COVID-19
A booklet for post-primary pupils