Autism
Information on supporting children who are on the Autism Spectrum or those who have Complex Communication Issues.
Support can be accessed via the Pre School or via Traded Services from Complex Communication Needs Team
Further information on supporting children on the Autistic Spectrum can be downloaded from the following websites:
Download: Advice sheet on supporting children with their sleep (PDF)
The advice covers the following areas: Sleep diary, relaxation techniques, transitions, environment, diet, routine and co-Sleeping
Download: Top Tips for Supporting Children with Social Communication Issues (PDF)
Resource for Aiding Interaction and Developing Shared Attention:
The Inclusion Team has produced an information leaflet listing a selection of resources, toys and ideas that may be useful to support children with interaction, shared attention, turn taking and early communication.
The resources should be used by parents and carers and practitioners for developing shared attention with an adult in the first instance. When children are confident in this skill, adults should then introduce another child to the activities to develop interactions and shared attention with the child’s friendship and peer group.
The resources are particularly useful for children with complex communication needs and/or autism. Please email the Inclusion Team on eyinclusion@worcestershire.gov.uk to request the ‘Aiding Interaction and Developing Shared Attention’ information leaflet, or call the Inclusion Helpline on 01905 843099.