Communication and Interactions Intervention

ASC Champion Bespoke 1:1

Summary of Intention: Regular sessions held to discuss, unpick and evaluate concerns raised by either the student, staff or parents. General wellbeing checks and promotion of trusted relationships within the school setting. Sessions allow the students voice to be heard and help to develop understanding of themselves and the world around them.

Expected Outcome: To support students with an ASC diagnosis to reach their full potential and to support with their understanding of themselves and the world around them. To allow for full inclusion and break down of barriers to the learning and the school community.

ASC Champion Social Wellbeing Group

Summary of Intention: Group sessions used to develop understanding of social dynamics and interaction, perspective taking and to improve executive function skills. Emphasis is given to emotional responses and interception skills. Sessions are planned to use a person-centred approach.

Expected Outcomes: To support students with an ASC diagnosis to develop their executive function skills and to be able to recognise emotional responses in themselves and others.

ASDAT Anxiety Group

Summary of Intention: Students identified through RONs, staff and parental referral. This is a six-week bespoke intervention designed to build on students understanding of anxiety, the effects and masking. Strategies are suggested to help students manage anxieties.

Expected Outcome: To provide students with an emotional toolbox allowing them to manage anxieties associated with school and social demands.

ASDAT Transition Focus Group

Summary of Intention: Student identified through diagnosis and RON. Students meet with the ASC Champion and a member of the ASDAT team in a small group. Areas of school transition discussed and evaluated according to student experience and opinion. Discussions are used to identify areas of anxiety and success within the move from primary to Secondary.

Expected Outcome: Students’ voice heard and strategies put in place to support successful transition to secondary school. Our intended outcome is a positive start to pupil success at Penair School.