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’