Supporting Autistic teenagers to understand who they are, recognise their individuality and develop an understanding of their personal identity is an important foundation for learning about puberty, relationships, personal boundaries and growing independence.
Me, Myself and My World – Module 1 is a 36-page educational resource developed by Flourish Autism Consultancy & Training to support Autistic teenagers to explore their identity, personal information, appearance, interests, preferences and communication needs.
Designed with accessibility, autonomy and dignity at its core, this resource provides practical learning opportunities without placing expectations on how teenagers should communicate, participate or express themselves.
1. Teenager-Facing Learning Workbook
Accessible worksheets and personalisation activities exploring:
All About Me: Personal identity, name, age, birthday and individuality.
My Home and Where I Live: Address, Eircode, telephone number, household information and important contacts.
My Appearance: Exploring physical characteristics and personal style.
My Interests: Recognising activities, subjects and experiences that are meaningful to the teenager.
My Preferences: Identifying likes, dislikes, environmental preferences and what supports personal comfort.
My Communication: Exploring different communication methods, communication preferences, how to express yes and no, and what helps others understand.
The workbook also includes dedicated spaces for teenagers to add photographs or pictures of themselves, important people in their lives and their interests.
2. Teacher and Facilitator Guide
A supporting guide for teachers, SNAs and other professionals, including:
Section learning objectives and key teaching messages.
Guidance on neuroaffirmative, autonomy-supportive teaching.
Practical suggestions for adapting learning to different communication and support needs.
Guidance for introducing each workbook topic.
Considerations relating to privacy, personal information and safeguarding.
3. Fifteen Additional Learning Activities
Practical activities designed to extend and reinforce learning, including:
My Identity Collage
Same and Different
My Name, My Identity
My Personal Information Card
Understanding an Address
Who Can Help Me?
My Appearance Portrait
My Interests Collection
Interest Discovery Stations
My Preferences Sorting Activity
What Helps Me Feel Comfortable?
My Comfort Toolkit
Different Ways to Communicate
My Yes, No and Stop
What Helps Me Understand?
These activities can be adapted for individual learning, small groups or supported classroom activities.
This resource may be useful for:
Primary and post-primary teachers supporting Autistic teenagers.
Special education teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs).
Professionals supporting teenagers with intellectual disabilities.
Speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and other supporting professionals.
Parents and carers supporting learning at home.
This resource recognises that Autistic teenagers have different experiences, abilities, communication methods and support needs.
Activities can be adapted to incorporate photographs, visuals, AAC, gestures, drawing, typing, supported selection and other accessible communication methods.
There is no requirement for teenagers to complete every worksheet, share personal information or participate in a particular way.
The focus is on understanding, meaningful participation, personal choice and respect for each teenager's individuality.
Format: Digital PDF download
Length: 36 pages
Publisher: Flourish Autism Consultancy & Training
Module: 1 – Me, Myself and My World
Section: 1 – This Is Me
Approach: Neuroaffirmative, rights-based and autonomy-supportive
This is the first section of Module 1 and introduces foundational personal identity concepts. It does not constitute a complete puberty education programme. Further learning about physical changes, puberty, bodily autonomy, relationships and personal safety requires additional resources.
© 2026 Flourish Autism Consultancy & Training. All rights reserved. For use in accordance with the resource's copyright and terms of use.
PLEASE Note:
This digital resource after purchase will be made available to download for 24 hours only. Please download within the stipulated timeframe to access your resource.
Supporting Autistic teenagers to understand who they are, recognise their individuality and develop an understanding of their personal identity is an important foundation for learning about puberty, relationships, personal boundaries and growing independence.
Me, Myself and My World – Module 1 is a 36-page educational resource developed by Flourish Autism Consultancy & Training to support Autistic teenagers to explore their identity, personal information, appearance, interests, preferences and communication needs.
Designed with accessibility, autonomy and dignity at its core, this resource provides practical learning opportunities without placing expectations on how teenagers should communicate, participate or express themselves.
1. Teenager-Facing Learning Workbook
Accessible worksheets and personalisation activities exploring:
All About Me: Personal identity, name, age, birthday and individuality.
My Home and Where I Live: Address, Eircode, telephone number, household information and important contacts.
My Appearance: Exploring physical characteristics and personal style.
My Interests: Recognising activities, subjects and experiences that are meaningful to the teenager.
My Preferences: Identifying likes, dislikes, environmental preferences and what supports personal comfort.
My Communication: Exploring different communication methods, communication preferences, how to express yes and no, and what helps others understand.
The workbook also includes dedicated spaces for teenagers to add photographs or pictures of themselves, important people in their lives and their interests.
2. Teacher and Facilitator Guide
A supporting guide for teachers, SNAs and other professionals, including:
Section learning objectives and key teaching messages.
Guidance on neuroaffirmative, autonomy-supportive teaching.
Practical suggestions for adapting learning to different communication and support needs.
Guidance for introducing each workbook topic.
Considerations relating to privacy, personal information and safeguarding.
3. Fifteen Additional Learning Activities
Practical activities designed to extend and reinforce learning, including:
My Identity Collage
Same and Different
My Name, My Identity
My Personal Information Card
Understanding an Address
Who Can Help Me?
My Appearance Portrait
My Interests Collection
Interest Discovery Stations
My Preferences Sorting Activity
What Helps Me Feel Comfortable?
My Comfort Toolkit
Different Ways to Communicate
My Yes, No and Stop
What Helps Me Understand?
These activities can be adapted for individual learning, small groups or supported classroom activities.
This resource may be useful for:
Primary and post-primary teachers supporting Autistic teenagers.
Special education teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs).
Professionals supporting teenagers with intellectual disabilities.
Speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and other supporting professionals.
Parents and carers supporting learning at home.
This resource recognises that Autistic teenagers have different experiences, abilities, communication methods and support needs.
Activities can be adapted to incorporate photographs, visuals, AAC, gestures, drawing, typing, supported selection and other accessible communication methods.
There is no requirement for teenagers to complete every worksheet, share personal information or participate in a particular way.
The focus is on understanding, meaningful participation, personal choice and respect for each teenager's individuality.
Format: Digital PDF download
Length: 36 pages
Publisher: Flourish Autism Consultancy & Training
Module: 1 – Me, Myself and My World
Section: 1 – This Is Me
Approach: Neuroaffirmative, rights-based and autonomy-supportive
This is the first section of Module 1 and introduces foundational personal identity concepts. It does not constitute a complete puberty education programme. Further learning about physical changes, puberty, bodily autonomy, relationships and personal safety requires additional resources.
© 2026 Flourish Autism Consultancy & Training. All rights reserved. For use in accordance with the resource's copyright and terms of use.
PLEASE Note:
This digital resource after purchase will be made available to download for 24 hours only. Please download within the stipulated timeframe to access your resource.
