Communication and Interaction
This area of need encompasses Speech and Language difficulties and Social Communication and Interaction challenges.
Your child may be identified as having SEND in this category of need if they receive support from a Speech and Language Therapist or if your child has (or is awaiting) an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis.
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE:
Your child may already be working with the Speech and Language therapists at Weston Area Health Trust. If this is the case they may have a "strategy plan" or be attending regular appointments. If you have concerns about your child's speech and language development please get in touch with the SENDCo, Mrs Abby Murray. Further information about a referral to the Speech and Language Therapy Team can be found on the link: Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service
If you would like further support at home or are interested in further information about developing your child's Speech and Language, the links below may be useful:
- FREE Speech and language, OT, and many other SEND resources for families and schools
- FREE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS, WHICH MAY HELP TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
- Top Tips for parents
SOCIAL COMMUNICATION (ASD):
Your child might already have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or they might be awaiting diagnosis via the ASD Assessment Team.
If you have concerns that your child may be on the Autistic Spectrum please get in touch with the SENDCo, Mrs Abby Murray. Further information about a referral to the ASD Assessment Team can be found on the link below.
- SIRONA Childrens services
- Weston Area Trust - Community Paediatricians
- Social Communication and Autism Fair
- Autism Trust
APPS that could support a pupil with ASD:
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Brain ParadeA visual instruction app, including flash cards and picture-choosing games, for children with autism and special needs.
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