The Autism Support Team offer school based support to children and young people who have social communication difficulties or a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to the current situation, and following national guidance, it is best to contact our team via the email address provided: hint@northumberland.gov.uk Messages will be checked regularly and we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can. The Service aims to develop and enhance the skills and practices of school staff and improve educational outcomes for children and young people with social communication/ASD needs in educational settings across Northumberland. Our team members work closely with parents/carers, school staff and the young person to promote successful inclusion in the classroom. We provide written reports that outline key observations, information, strategies and approaches that should be incorporated into teaching programmes and classroom practice. Watch this video with further information for school Please Click on the Padlet Link below to access further information Autism Support Service Padlet We also offer Cygnet Training for parents of children who have received a diagnosis of ASD from either Northumberland Children and Young People's Service (CYPS) or Northumberland Early Communication Clinic. Parent/carers can request a place on the course by completing the form below. Cygnet Training Request Form Cygnet Training Information for Parents Request for Individual Support
The service accepts requests for support from school staff only. To access support for individual pupils, you MUST complete the following forms: Northumberland Inclusive Education Service - Individual Request for Support and the relevant Autism/ASD checklists from the list below. NIES ASD Emotional Awareness_Self Awareness checklist NIES ASD Sensory Processing checklist NIES ASD Social Imagination checklist NIES ASD Social Relationships checklist The forms can be filled in electronically and emailed to the team, or printed and posted. NB. A Signed Parental consent is required for all individual requests for support. A digital consent form is available on request. The form MUST be completed and returned from the parent/carer's personal email account.
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