Welcome to my "Ask Me Anything" blog post series!
I answer lots of questions on my social media channels, and it makes sense to share this information (anonymously!) in case it is useful for others, too.
" Hi. I wonder if you have suggestions for how to safely meet the needs of a child who loves to climb?"
In my classroom, we have a rule that a child is able to perch or sit on a stable object where the top is lower than their hip. This allows children to climb and perch more safely, and stops adults from constantly telling them off for it.
Do you have any climbing or obstacle course equipment in the hall or field or playground? We access these regularly for the altering stage of our sensory circuits, before our organising and grounding activities. We do this between every lesson or whenever needed.
Learn more about Sensory Circuits here.
I hope that helps! If you have any other questions, let me know.
*I am not a doctor or medical professional, so for some questions, you might want to contact your GP, the National Autistic Society, or the NHS.
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