Autism Service

The Autism Support Team offer school based support to children and young people who have social communication difficulties or a diagnosis of ASD.

The team 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 being taught in educational settings across Northumberland.

The support we offer is generally bespoke to the individual or school setting and may comprise of a combination of: observation, assessment, recommendation of strategies and approaches to enhance access to the curriculum, resource sharing, liaison with parents and carers, as well as a comprehensive range of training packages for professionals.

We offer Cygnet Training for parents of children with a diagnosis of ASD. Team members liaise closely with parents/carers, school staff and the young person to promote successful inclusion in the classroom. Written reports are provided outlining key observations and information and strategies and approaches that should be incorporated into teaching programmes and classroom practice.

SENCos  can request support from the Autism Service by completing  the SEND Support Services ‘Request for Support’ form. All requests for support require signed parental consent.

Pupil Request for Support & Parental Consent Form (pdf version)
Pupil Request for Support & Parental Consent Form (Word version)
Whole School Request for Support Form (pdf version)
Whole School Request for Support Form (Word version)
Purchase SEND Support days (pdf version)
Purchase SEND Support days (Word version)
Transfer of days (pdf version)
Transfer of days (Word version)
Autism Information Pack
'How We Handle Your Information'

Service Manager - Fiona Tarn  
Office Manager - Julie Sinclair

Office Telephone No: 01670 624802
email: asd.behaviourservices@northumberland.gov.uk