Type of service: Day schools, Schools

The infant autistic unit is attached to the mainstream school. The children in the unit have severe learning difficulties (SLD) as well as autism. In our unit we use mainly Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped CHildren (TEACCH) with signs and symbols and objects to help their communication skills. We use a combination of makaton signing, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Derbyshire Language Scheme to encourage speech. The children's inclusion programme is worked out on an individual basis according to their needs.

Aimed at: Child

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements