This may include:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Support/Provision available at Mountfield Primary School:

• Visual timetables to support children to understand what will happen and when
• Support during times of stress or anxiety
• Social skills support through small group intervention  eg. Friends programme, social stories
• Use of ICT where possible to reduce barriers to learning
• Support or supervision at unstructured times of the day eg break time and lunchtime where appropriate
• Resources to support pupils with speech and language difficulties e.g. word banks, visual prompts
• Opportunity to communicate in various ways eg. communication books, Makaton (EYFS)
• Small group or one-to-one support for developing pupils speech, language and communication following programmes of work provided by outside specialists such as speech and language therapists
• Resources to reduce anxiety and promote emotional wellbeing eg., stress ball, social stories
• Close liaison with Newcastle Speech and Language Team and experts within the field of Autistic Spectrum Disorders.