This section shows case studies of good practice in autism education.
Case study 1. - The science of rhythm project
The project uses drumming to build self-confidence and break down barriers and inhibitions. This in turn allows the young people who participate in the sessions to explore new ways of communicating, thinking and problem solving and relating to each other.
Case study 2. - Leeds library and information services
The project provides free access to Boardmaker software in 16 libraries across Leeds. It is a collaboration between the Library service, the Education Leeds’ Specialist Teachers Autism Response Service (STARS) team and NHS Leeds Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service.
Case study 3. - Puzzle Centre
Specialist early intervention centre providing a specialist nursery for children on the autism spectrum for children aged between 2 and 5.
Case study 4. - A Team Youth Club
The group was initially set up for young people with Asperger syndrome which was identified as a core group for whom there was very little provision either for young people themselves or their families in terms of short breaks. The group now includes young people with more complex autism.
Isaac is a bright happy boy who has Asperger Syndrome. Aged 9 we moved Isaac from a school that, despite his Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN), said they couldn’t deal with him and had labelled him naughty. I approached Hampton Hill Junior School because I had heard that they’d had success with another child with Asperger’s and that this was a nurturing school.
Hampton Hill Junior School is a mainstream Junior School and they try to do the simple things well. They believe that children should develop through the junior years into young, independent people with a responsible and caring attitude toward each other, their community and their environment.