Outcomes First Group have developed a Neurodiversity Strategy called Ask, Accept, Develop (AAD) to strengthen and continually progress our approach to the provision of care, education and clinical services to autistic individuals in an environment which is conducive to their strength and needs.
The Neurodiversity Strategy is based on three key principles: Ask, Accept and Develop.
Ask: Hearing the neurodivergent voice: Students will be consulted about their choices and preferences, using their preferred method of communication and tailored to their cognitive ability to ensure they have meaningful input into care and education plans.
Accept: Embracing the neurodivergent individual: Accepting the strengths and needs of each individual and celebrating their uniqueness. All environments, communication systems and activities will be tailored to meet the neurodivergent needs of our pupils.
Develop: Acquiring new skills through teaching and scaffolding: All teaching and development will be strength and interest-based, derived from an individual’s personal goals, and informed by their family’s views to empower students and improve quality of life.
The Clinical Team
Our clinical team currently consists of a Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist and Therapies Assistant. We currently have access to external therapists for Music and Art Therapy.
As a team, we are committed to neurodiverse affirming, trauma-informed, holistic, and evidence-based approaches. Our practice aligns with the standards and competencies of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and our individual professional bodies such as compliance with our Code of Ethics, attending supervision, and continual professional development.
We can support your child in a wide range of areas to provide an optimal learning environment, increase access to learning and develop independence. These include:
- communication,
- language,
- social development,
- physical needs,
- self-care needs
- sensory needs,
- behaviours that challenge,
- mood,
- anxiety,
- trauma
- grief
- mental wellbeing
How we support students and staff at Brick Lane School
