ASD and ADHD
Autism
Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways. Children with autism have their own strengths and weaknesses. Below is a list of difficulties children with Autism may share.
- Social communication - interpreting both verbal and non-verbal language
- Social interaction
- Repetitive and restrictive behaviour
- Sensory needs
- Highly focused interests or hobbies
- Anxiety
- Dysregulation
Children with autism have significant strengths as well.
Sometimes children with autism need support regulating their emotions.
ADHD
ADHD has 3 core characteristics: inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity.
Children with ADHD and Autism can struggle with their executive functioning.
Referrals
In Buckinghamshire, children, over the age of 5, can be referred to the CAMHS neurodevelopmental team for an assessment. However, please note that the waiting list for this is between 2-3 years (this is subject to change).
Children under the age of 5 would be referred to the Community Paediatrics Team.
https://www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/cyp/community-paediatrics/community-paediatric-referrals/
If you would like more information regarding referrals, please email the SENDCo and class teacher via the academy office.
Resources to support your child at home
At Chepping View, we use a Now and Next board to show children what is coming up. This also helps complete tasks that the child may not like for example, now homework, next computing.
Helpful Information
Here is some handy guidance on ADHD.
https://www.theyarethefuture.co.uk/adhd-morning-routine/
https://www.theyarethefuture.co.uk/adhd-boredom/
https://www.theyarethefuture.co.uk/adhd-worksheets-kids/
Some children with autism struggle with joint attention. Here is some guidance that we use in our academy.
Here is some articles to help you understand autism further:
https://www.theyarethefuture.co.uk/finding-out-child-autistic/
https://www.theyarethefuture.co.uk/autism-calming-strategies/
https://www.theyarethefuture.co.uk/autism-black-white-thinking/
https://www.theyarethefuture.co.uk/autism-strengths/