Communication and Interaction Needs

Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

A wide range of strategies and techniques can be used to support pupils including;

All teachers use the Newcastle Mainstream Guidance in supporting the needs of all pupils with communication and interaction needs.
A differentiated curriculum and resources including sensory equipment or access to the sensory room.
Resources to reduce anxiety and promote emotional wellbeing as well as stimulating different senses eg. fiddle toy, stress ball.
Visual timetables to support children to understand what will happen and when.
Makaton may be used to support language for some pupils.
Now and Then boards.
Individual work stations.
Areas of low distraction.
Support/ supervise children at time they feel most anxious or stressed e.g. break and lunch.
Support including strategies to enhance self-esteem e.g. social stories.
Small group targeted intervention programmes to pupils to improve skills in a variety of areas.
Within the Early Years, we offer small group interventions including Box Time.
All staff encourage social interaction by providing a range of structured games during break times.
Small group or one-to-one support for developing pupil’s speech, language and communication following programmes of work provided by outside specialists such as Speech and Language therapists.
IT is used to reduce barriers to learning where possible.
Strategies/programmes to support speech and language development including specialists from outside of school.
Staff work with specialists from outside of school to support the children overcome barriers.

Updated September 2023