Wired My Way - Parent & Carer Guide

Calm, connected support for your autistic child. 💜

Your autistic child sees the world in their own brilliant way: noticing details, feeling senses deeply, loving routine and diving into their passions. With a few calm, practical tools at home, everyday life can feel easier and happier for the whole family.

The Wired My Way Parent & Carer Guide is a colourful, neurodiversity-affirming companion to the Wired My Way workbook. It explains autism in clear, positive language, then gives you practical ways to support senses, energy, communication and routines at home, plus clear steps for working with school.

WHAT’S INSIDE (12 pages):
🌟 Welcome – the best workbook pages to do together
🧠 Autism at a Glance – senses, communication, routines, energy and strengths
🎧 Senses at Home – the 8 senses, sensory tools, and why stimming is welcome
🔋 Energy & Recharge – the energy battery, the overload cup, masking, and calm responses to overwhelm
💬 Talking & Connecting – clear language, processing time, and friendships their way
🗓️ Routines & Changes – visual plans, Now & Next, and preparing for something new
⭐ Interests & Strengths – using special interests for joy, learning and confidence
🏫 Working with School – a clear support route for England, and great questions to ask
☕ You Matter Too – looking after yourself, and places that can help
⭐ Top 10 for Home – a fridge-friendly poster

HOW IT HELPS:
✔ Neurodiversity-affirming: celebrates your child, wired their way
✔ Calm, practical ideas for everyday family life
✔ Real phrases you can use straight away
✔ Helps you plan for overwhelm and recharge time
✔ Explains the school support route in plain English
✔ Pairs with the Wired My Way workbook

PERFECT FOR:

• Parents and carers of autistic children and teens, diagnosed or waiting for an assessment

• Grandparents, childminders and anyone who spends time with the child

• SENCos and family support workers looking for a resource to share with families

WHAT YOU GET:

• 1 printable PDF file, 12 pages, A4 size

• Prints on US Letter too: just choose “Fit to page” in your print settings

• Print the Top 10 poster as many times as you like

• Instant digital download, so no physical item will be posted

PLEASE NOTE
This guide is for information and everyday support and works alongside advice from your GP and autism professionals. The support route reflects the system in England at the time of writing (2026).
© 2026 The SEN Advocate. For personal and educational use only. Not for resale or redistribution.