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Clearing the Confusion: What Autism Isn’t

One of the most common misconceptions surrounding autism is that it’s caused by childhood vaccinations, most notably the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine. Quite simply, it’s not. In the late 90s, an article linking the MMR vaccine to autism was published in The … See more

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What is PECS and how to use it to communicate with your child

WebThe Picture Exchange Communication System® / PECS® is an alternative communication system developed to support autistic students with communication difficulties. Find out …

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21 ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ Schools can make for Autistic …

WebUsing multi-sensory learning or even the TEACCH method can be helpful to many autistic students. 16. Alternative Arrangements. For trips or events at school that may be out of …

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Team Around The Child Meetings

WebA Team Around the Child or TAC meeting brings together all the different agencies and professionals that are working with a child. The purpose of the meeting is to ensure that …

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What is an Education Health and Care Plan & how to get one

WebThe plan intends to support the child to achieve the best possible educational, health and care outcomes. The plan can go up to age 25. The EHCP should include and …

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What is ADOS & diagnosing autism

WebEssentially ADOS is a test to see if a child is displaying traits of autism. It is a semi-structured assessment looking at social interaction, communication and play. The …

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PECS Communication Book Review

WebThe PECS Communication book is available in 3 sizes, large, small and mini. I prefer to use the large book which measures 25.5cm x 23cm. It is also available in four different …

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Early Years Support

WebThe panel is to support inclusion of young children with special educational needs (SEN) and/ or disability in early years settings and for transition to school. The Panel is made …

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Music and Autism: Music Activities and Music Therapy

WebA music therapy session is led by an established healthcare professional. They use music to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. The therapy can be delivered 1 …

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What is Immersive Technology

WebThe word ‘immersive’ is used to describe experiences that completely surround a person to make them feel part of an alternative environment. In the context of technology, …

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Applying for DLA for an autistic child

WebDLA rates for a child with autism. Disability Living Allowance funding has two main parts – Mobility and Care. How much you get depends on how much help is required, currently …

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How to use Signing to Support Communication

WebThis means adapting our speech, slowing down and using 1-2 words at first and increasing at the rate of comprehension for the individual child. Using signs and symbols helps to …

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The Common Assessment Framework (CAF)

WebThe Common Assessment Framework (CAF), it is a standardised document / assessment that is used across various agencies to identify a young child’s needs and plan a co …

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Supporting your autistic customers

WebEveryone with autism is different, it is a spectrum condition and as such each person will present differently with varying needs. However most autistic people have issues relating …

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One Page Profile

WebA one page profile is a summary of what is important to a person and how they need to be supported. It is used as an introduction to a person in educational …

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Glossary of autism terminolgy & acronyms

WebBehavioural therapy: An umbrella term for therapies that attempt to identify and change habits or behaviour that is unwanted.. CAF – Common Assessment Framework: a …

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Help with Paperwork & Education

WebPaperwork & Education. Unfortunately having an autistic child seems to come with a mountain of paperwork! So the earlier you get yourself a file and keep it organised the …

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Thank you Harvey & Katie Price

WebHarvey showed us just how challenging change can be for autistic people. There are many children in residential schools like Harvey because the transition from …

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Is your child a runner with no danger awareness

WebAll children will run off, wander or have a lack danger awareness when they are young but for most this is short lived. However, some of our kids really do lack basic …

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