War Horse – Symbol-Supported Chapter Companion | ASD, SEN & SEND | Visual Reading Resource

Support learners to access War Horse by with this symbol-supported chapter companion. Each chapter has been carefully adapted using simplified, symbol-supported text to support understanding while following the key events of the original story.

Designed for pupils with Autism (ASD), SEND, speech and language needs, learning difficulties, AAC users, EAL learners, and emerging readers, this resource provides additional visual support to develop comprehension, vocabulary, and communication.

Included
✔ Symbol-supported chapter text
✔ Key vocabulary
✔ Core communication words
✔ Feelings and emotions vocabulary
✔ Discussion and comprehension prompts
✔ Speaking and sentence starter prompts
✔ Printable, ready-to-use resource

Supports Learning In

• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary development
• Sequencing and retelling
• Inferencing and prediction
• Emotional literacy
• Speaking and listening
• Communication skills
• Understanding historical context and empathy

Ideal For

• SEND
• Autism (ASD)
• Speech and Language Therapy
• AAC users
• Special Education
• Resource Provision
• Inclusive classrooms
• Home education
• Upper KS2
• KS3

Keywords: War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, Symbol Supported Reading, Adapted Novel, ASD, Autism, SEND, SEN, Visual Supports, Reading Comprehension, Communication, AAC, Emotional Literacy, Speech and Language, Printable Resource, Inclusive Education, Historical Fiction.