By Amanda McGuinness | Little Puddins – Autism & Visual Supports
Support Autistic children aged 8–12 in building self-esteem, identity, and emotional regulation with this neuroaffirmative resource packed with powerful, reflective sentence starters.
It Is Good to Me is a 32-card resource designed to help children recognise their strengths, celebrate their uniqueness, and reflect on what makes them feel confident, valued, and connected. Rooted in strengths-based thinking and identity-affirming language, each open-ended prompt offers a safe way for Autistic students to share, explore, and connect at their own pace.
✅ What’s Included?
32 full-colour self-talk reflection cards
Gentle, affirming sentence starters for self-expression
Student-facing language that supports autonomy and emotional safety
Suggestions for how to adapt the activity for a wide range of communication needs
Multiple ways to use the cards: group sharing, self-esteem journals, calm corners, and more
Skills This Resource Supports:
Emotional regulation
Self-awareness and self-expression
Identity development
Reflective thinking
Communication (spoken, written, drawn, or AAC-supported)
Who Is This Resource For?
Autistic children and pre-teens (approx. ages 8–12)
Students with PDA, social anxiety, or communication differences
Educators, SNAs, therapists, and parents
Use in primary classrooms, autism units, social groups, therapy spaces, or homeschool settings
Why Educators & Families Love It:
Neuroaffirmative and non-pathologising
Easy to differentiate and adapt for individual needs
Builds trust, confidence, and connection
Supports identity development in a safe, affirming way
A powerful alternative to traditional self-esteem exercises
Ways to Play & Use:
One-to-one reflection sessions
Circle time sharing prompts
Journaling starters or visual identity maps
Calm-down or regulation station tools
Low-pressure card games and sensory-based sharing
Print and laminate for repeated classroom use
Use with writing, drawing, or symbol communication
Ideal for both structured learning and therapeutic support
By Amanda McGuinness | Little Puddins – Autism & Visual Supports
Support Autistic children aged 8–12 in building self-esteem, identity, and emotional regulation with this neuroaffirmative resource packed with powerful, reflective sentence starters.
It Is Good to Me is a 32-card resource designed to help children recognise their strengths, celebrate their uniqueness, and reflect on what makes them feel confident, valued, and connected. Rooted in strengths-based thinking and identity-affirming language, each open-ended prompt offers a safe way for Autistic students to share, explore, and connect at their own pace.
✅ What’s Included?
32 full-colour self-talk reflection cards
Gentle, affirming sentence starters for self-expression
Student-facing language that supports autonomy and emotional safety
Suggestions for how to adapt the activity for a wide range of communication needs
Multiple ways to use the cards: group sharing, self-esteem journals, calm corners, and more
Skills This Resource Supports:
Emotional regulation
Self-awareness and self-expression
Identity development
Reflective thinking
Communication (spoken, written, drawn, or AAC-supported)
Who Is This Resource For?
Autistic children and pre-teens (approx. ages 8–12)
Students with PDA, social anxiety, or communication differences
Educators, SNAs, therapists, and parents
Use in primary classrooms, autism units, social groups, therapy spaces, or homeschool settings
Why Educators & Families Love It:
Neuroaffirmative and non-pathologising
Easy to differentiate and adapt for individual needs
Builds trust, confidence, and connection
Supports identity development in a safe, affirming way
A powerful alternative to traditional self-esteem exercises
Ways to Play & Use:
One-to-one reflection sessions
Circle time sharing prompts
Journaling starters or visual identity maps
Calm-down or regulation station tools
Low-pressure card games and sensory-based sharing
Print and laminate for repeated classroom use
Use with writing, drawing, or symbol communication
Ideal for both structured learning and therapeutic support
