Communication and interaction

Universal support (for all pupils, where appropriate)

• Differentiated curriculum planning, activities, delivery and outcome e.g. simplified language
• Key words mats
• Increased use of visual aids and modelling
• Adapted classroom environment
• Class visual timetables
• Structured school and class routines 
• Drama activities, e.g. hot-seating

Targeted support (depending on the needs of the pupil)

• In class support with focus on supporting speech and language
• ICT software
• Language Link intervention groups
• Symbol supported text 
• Individual visual timetable and task management
• Advice from Speech and Language Therapy Service
• Learning Mentor support
• ‘ASD Superskills’ small group work

Specialist support (for pupils with more complex needs)

• Support from Speech and Language Therapy service
• Specialist programmes devised by Speech and Language Therapy Service
• Autism specific programme (ASD team)
• SISS Autism team advice and Inclusion Support Practitioner support
• SENTAA Communication and Learning Difficulties specialist advice and support

• PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
• Makaton signing

• Social Stories
• Comic Strip Conversations
• Individual workstations (TEACCH approach)
• 1-1  support or teaching for some lessons or parts of lessons
• Access to ‘The Den’