The SEN Code of Practice defines Communication & Interaction Needs as follows:

'Children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) have difficulty in communicating with others. This may be because they have difficulty saying what they want to, understanding what is being said to them, or they do not understand or use social rules of communication. The profile for every child with SLCN is different and their needs may change over time. They may have difficulty with one, some or all of the different aspects of speech, language or social communication at different times of their lives.’

Autism Education Trust (AET)

We use the Autism Education Trust (AET) Progression Framework to support autistic pupils. The entire school team, including teachers, assistants, governors, and staff, attended the ‘Making Sense of Autism Course’ for professional development. Their goal is to provide high-quality support and understanding to help autistic pupils reach their full potential.

Would you like more information on the Autism Education Trust’s approach? AET link

Autism - what is it?

What is it like to be Autistic?

This clip is from The Amazing Things project. It is an ongoing animation initiative aimed at promoting understanding and acceptance in future generations. Listen to children from different backgrounds share their unique experiences of the autistic spectrum in their own words.

Young people explain autism | Ambitious about Autism

Watch Ambitious about Autism's Youth Patrons explain what its really like being autistic and how you can support autistic people. This video was created thanks to support from MariaMarina Foundation. 

What does it feel like to have autism? (Autism Awareness Month)

For Operation Ouch autism awareness month special, Dr Xand and Dr Chris are trying out the VR autism simulator to experience what it's like to have autism.

A short clip to help explain how a trip to the shopping mall may be experienced by an autistic person.

Sometimes autistic people can experience over whelming anxiety related to how they experience their environment. This may sometimes result in meltdown. It can help all autistic people if we appreciate how people experience the world differently.