What to Say When… SEND Scripts for Autism & ADHD | Calm Classroom Guide

What to Say When

SEND Scripts for Calm Classrooms & Home

Do you ever freeze in the moment and wonder what to say when a child is overwhelmed, refusing, or escalating?

This teacher-created digital guide provides clear, supportive scripts to use during real SEND situations, helping adults respond calmly, consistently, and with confidence.

Written using Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) principles and SENCO led inclusive practice, this guide focuses on the language that genuinely supports regulation rather than escalating behaviour.

This guide supports adults to:

Know what to say in the moment
Reduce escalation and emotional overload
Support children with SEND, Autism & ADHD
Use calm, predictable language that works
Feel more confident during challenging situations

What is included in this guide:

What to say when a child refuses to start work
What to say when a child finishes work early
What to say when a child is overwhelmed
What to say during escalation
What to say after a meltdown
Language support for autistic learners
Language support for children with ADHD
Guidance on using scripts consistently across settings

Written in British English and suitable for school and home use.

Who this is for:

Teachers
Teaching assistants
SENCOs
Parents & carers
Nurture and SEND staff

File details:

Digital download
PDF / Word-based content
No physical item
Instant access after purchase

Why this resource works

Children with SEND often struggle not because of behaviour, but because of how language is used during stress.
This guide focuses on calm, supportive communication that helps children feel safe, understood, and capable.

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