Targeted Offer
Our aim is to support pupils with Autism and related difficulties within their school setting. The Universal aspects of our service do not require a referral, but we must recieve a completed referral form before we can offer targeted support.
What does a targeted visit involve?
- Observation of pupils in their classroom, keeping things as ‘normal’ as possible. For some pupils, particularly those in secondary school, it is appropriate to have a chat with the outreach worker directly.
- We meet with school staff to discuss concerns and strategies to help. Parents are welcome to attend that feedback session and this will be orgnaised by the school.
- We provide written reports which outline observations, form a record of discussions held and descriptions of the strategies we recommend.
- We may arrange follow-up appointments, dependent on the level of need. These may be for individual pupils or part of a clinic-style visit to check up on how things are going and give general support to the school.
What is NOT available through the targeted offer?
- We cannot offer home visits, as we are a service for schools, but we can offer telephone or email advice directly to parents. Please see the 'contact us' section for details.
- We cannot accept referrals directly from parents. We are a schools service, so a referral must be made in collaboration between schools and parents.
- We cannot come straight away. There is usually a wait of around 6 weeks, although we have some flexibility for urgent cases.
Please note, that by sending us a referral, you are agreeing to comply with our user agreement