8 9 Your child’s routine Structure SDN Beranga’s days follow a set timetable, so children learn to know what to expect. For example, there is a 15 minute morning language group each day as well as set times for outdoor play, where the individual goals of each child are worked on. Look on the opposite page for an outline of the structured routine your child can expect at SDN Beranga. Please also make sure that your child has put on sunscreen before they arrive. Sunscreen is re-applied at a set time each day, and this part of your child’s day is always introduced to with SDN Beranga’s enjoyable sunscreen song. Nutrition and food As part of your child’s routine, SDN Beranga provides a variety of nutritious, allergen-free meals and snacks for morning tea and for lunch. There is also a regular food session called Crunch and Sip, which emphasises the sensory elements of food. SDN Beranga also offers play based opportunities for children to investigate and explore food without having to eat it. This often provides children who are generally uncomfortable with consuming food an opportunity to explore food in a fun and stress-free way. SDN Beranga has published a cookbook designed to assist parents, carers, and families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It’s also useful for children who are fussy eaters or have food allergies. Mealtimes: cooking and sharing meals with your child on the autism spectrum can be downloaded for free from the SDN website. Inside 9.30 – 10.00am Arrival and free play 10.00 – 10.45am Morning group Scheduled activities Pack away Sunscreen song and sunscreen Outside 10.45 – 11.15am Progressive morning tea 11.15 – 11.30am Morning language group 10.45 – 11.55am Outdoor play targeting individual goals Inside 11.55 – 12.00pm Toileting 12.00 – 12.30pm Intentional activities 12.30 – 12.45pm Pack away Music group Wash hands 12.45 – 1.15pm Lunch 1.15 – 1.45pm Rest, beds and quiet space with quiet play box 1.45 – 2.15pm Free choice Toileting Pack away group — sunscreen, shoes, hat Outside 2.15 – 3.15pm Movement group Outdoor play Inside 3.15 – 3.45pm Crunch and sip Toileting Goodbye group An example of SDN Beranga’s routine for four year old children