Choosing a school for our child is one of the most important decisions parents will ever make.
If your child has a diagnosis of autism, then the process can be complicated and often seems daunting.
If you’re looking for a school placement for your child, then you’re bound to have questions, so please take a look at our helpful FAQs, or do contact us – we’d love to hear from you: bit.ly/3UhXU0I
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At Overton School, we support all our autistic young people to celebrate their individuality and to be the best person they can be. 🤩
Hear what our Assistant Head, Bethan, has to say about the range of support on offer at the school.
#TherapeuticEnvironment
Brookthorpe Hall School provides a therapeutic educational approach within a custom-built environment with specialised facilities to enable students to flourish. 😊
Everything they do is tailored to offer each young person the best possible educational experience, and the main aim is to provide a broad and balanced education within a happy, stimulating and healthy environment where each young person can thrive.
Take a look at their wonderful facilities. 🤩
#specialisteduction #neurodiversity #autism #education #countryside
Meet Robbie
Good luck to all our pupils in Scotland who are receiving their exam results today! 🤞
It’s always important to remember that success is different for each individual so whatever the outcome, you should be immensely proud of your efforts.
At Options Autism, our priority is making a positive difference in the lives of the young people we support, and Robbie is a fantastic example of what success can look like. 🤩
#resultsday #success #exams #scottishresultsday #specialisteducation #outcomes #nowrongpath
QTrobot has been very successful connecting with our pupils.
QTrobot has been very successful connecting with our pupils - our non-verbal children have been focusing and engaging with the robot, which is a fantastic result! 🤩
QTrobot creates a third party in the learning experience, he celebrates correct responses and accepts or simply redirects incorrect ones.
Watch this short clip where Rachel, our Speech and Language Therapist at Maple Grove School, discusses how QTrobot has supported the learning of some of our youngest pupils: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhMmVp1VdNw
#maplegroveschool #QTrobot #education #technology #autism #neurodiversity #specialisteducation #nonverbal
QTrobot is helping pupils learn in a way that works best for them.
At Options Autism, we are always keen to explore new ways to use technology to enhance our pupils’ learning and support the development of socially empowering life skills.💻📚
QTrobot offers pupils engagement opportunities and interactions - speech, facial expressions and movements - that are predictable, consistent and non-judgemental.
The robot helps Rachel, our Speech and Language Therapist at Maple Grove School, deliver some of her programs. Watch this short clip where Rachel discusses how QTrobot is helping pupils learn in a way that works best for them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMuy8IIvX04
#maplegroveschool #QTrobot #education #technology #autism #neurodiversity #specialisteducation
Meet QTrobot – he’s really cute! And the friendly face of technology. 🥰
QTrobot is an expressive social robot for autistic children, designed to teach social, emotional and communication skills. QTrobot provides a friendly and effective setup to attract children’s attention for teaching and practising new life skills.
Watch this short clip where Ben, the Head Teacher at Maple Grove School, explains how they have been exploring the use of this new technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUASMIY-E3o
#maplegroveschool #QTrobot #education #technology #autism #neurodiversity #specialisteducation
At Brick Lane School, our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where education and learning are highly valued. 🤩
Here, diversity is embraced, and young people are encouraged to take control of their progress and prospects, with the support of a highly skilled and nurturing team around them.
Look at this short clip to understand a little more on what we do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv724cqighE
#education #neurodiversity #bricklane #learning #specialistschool #safeenvironment
It’s starting to feel like Spring has truly sprung with the hatching of the ducklings at Barton School! 🤩🐣
At Barton School, the aim is to provide inclusive learning experiences where young people can thrive within their personalised approach to teaching and learning.
As a fun addition to the curriculum, they have been watching these eggs over the last few weeks. It’s lovely to see the ducks and chicks hatch so the children and young people can watch them grow! 😊
#spring #hatchlings #newbegginings #newseason #personalisedapproach #autism #neurodiversity #teaching #learning #project
Come on in and say hello!
Papworth Hall is coming soon so we will be hosting an Open Day on Wednesday 19 July 11:00 – 2:30pm with dedicated tours at 11:30 and 1:30 and we’d love to meet you.
located in picturesque Cambridge, is a new addition to our Options Autism schools. At Papworth Hall, we are committed to enhancing the lives of all our young people through education, preparing them for life in the community. If you’d like to find out more about what we do contact our admissions team for more details 07866 549513. Find us here: Papworth Hall School in Cambridge, CB23 3RD.
#openday #autism #complexneeds #furthereducation #neurodiversity #youngpeople #learningdifficulties #therapeuticsupport
We are beyond delighted that Outcomes First Group has once again been officially certified as a ‘Great Place To Work!’ This year’s survey has also given us our strongest ever results and is a true reflection of our Promise – “We are kind to ourselves and each other, we work together, and we make things happen”. In fact, 87% of those working here feel that they are cared about. This year we introduced a four-day working week trial and 75% of employees say they are encouraged to balance their work and life. We will continue to roll this trial out to more schools and services over the next year. This is the fourth year in a row we have officially been named a ‘Great Place To Work,’ and we could not be more proud.
#greatplacetowork #staff #recruitment #worklife #proud #values #companyculture
Recently, it was Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and we want to show you examples of how we’ve been supporting this celebration through our Autism Strategy, which is based on the key principles of Ask, Accept and Develop. Today we hear from a colleague with dyslexia on how it affects them at work and what we can do to help.
Our Neurodiversity Cafe is held on the second Monday of every month - everyone is welcome. If you'd like to join us, please email [email protected] for an invitation.
#neurodiversityweek #neurodivergent #neurodiversitycelebrationweek
The challenges a young autistic person faces during every school day are many and varied. The environment can feel overwhelming and can impact on their ability to focus, meaning accessing the curriculum can prove difficult. Our innovative new Autism Strategy – Ask, Accept, Develop – focuses on providing an environment conducive to the needs and strengths of the autistic young person. Our head of autism and neurodiversity practice, Dr Freya Spicer-White, shares her thoughts here: https://www.optionsautism.co.uk/blog/2022/07/18/ask-accept-develop-a-progressive-approach-to-education-for-autistic-children-and-young-people/
#ask #accept #develop #autism #autisticperson #school #autismstrategy #neurodiversity
Our first Further Education college for autistic young people has recently opened, and we’re proud to be providing an opportunity for our learners to succeed in their communities. At the core of what we do is working with vulnerable young people to transform their lives for the better, helping them to dream big by achieving even more. Take a look at the college’s website to find out more: https://www.syonmanorcollege.co.uk/
#furthereducation #autism #autisticpeople #opportunity #community #changelives #achieve
When our wonderful young people see autistic role models achieving their dreams, it inspires them to reach for the stars. Jacqueline Lawlor, a science teacher at The Tower School, recently contacted naturalist and TV personality Chris Packham to ask if he would send a message to the children. Everyone at the school was very moved that Chris took the time to record a special video. He, like us, believes autism can empower people and be an enabler for what you want to do in life, rather than something that holds you back. Many thanks, Chris!
#ChrisPackham #autism #empowering #enable #rolemodel #youngpeople
We promise to be kind to ourselves and each other, work together and make things happen… 😊
#AntiBullyingWeek #OurPromise
Falkland House Perth is a brand new provision, providing both education and care to girls and boys with additional support needs.
Listen to the Principal, Kenny, talk more about this new site. 😊
If you'd like to find out more, visit the website: https://www.falklandhouseperth.co.uk/
Meet Robbie, a former pupil from Falkland House School. 🤩
Robbie is an amazing example of how our schools create a positive impact on our pupils lives, by supporting them to become confident and independent young people.
Options Kinsale, based in Holywell, offers integrated residential, education and care packages for children between 8 and 19 years, with a wide range of complex needs.
Take a look around their amazing grounds and listen to the staff talk about the difference the school makes to the children and young peoples lives. 🤩
Here at Options Autism, we guide children, young people and adults towards their own incredible futures. 😊
As specialists in autism, we support them to achieve their own personal success. From the moment we meet them, everything we do is tailored to them. We empower them to flourish and live happy lives with all the support and encouragement they need.
Watch our video for more details on the services we offer, or visit our website: https://www.optionsautism.co.uk/
