Communication |
- Non-Verbal.
- Objects of Reference.
- Big Macks / Switches.
- Eye Gaze Systems.
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- Non-Verbal.
- PECS.
- TOBI, Objects of reference, symbols.
- Sign language.
- Speech buttons.
- Schedules.
- Choice boards.
- Social stories.
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- Verbal.
- Supported by AAC devices.
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Independence |
- Will experience and be supported for their learning.
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- Will experience and be supported for their learning.
- Independence can be shown with structure and routine.
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- Experience and support for learning.
- Can be independent for activities.
- Some will be able to maintain their skills.
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Social Skills |
- Awareness of others but minimal interaction with others.
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- Awareness of others.
- Help to interact.
- Support to learn to play.
- Limited interest and ability to play independently.
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- Working through stages of play.
- Help to interact.
- Independent play with others.
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Self-Help |
- Full support with personal care.
- Full support with eating.
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- Full support with personal care.
- Monitored personal care.
- Support with eating.
- Monitored when eating due to allergies.
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- Monitored personal care.
- Independent personal care.
- Support with eating.
- Independent eating.
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Cognitive Age Range
Wren Levels
(Communication)
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W1-W2
(0-11 months)
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W1-7
(0-36 months)
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W1-15
(0-60 months)
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How we learn |
- Repetition.
- Learning through Play.
- Sensory Process Learning.
- Real Life Experiences.
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- Through sensory stories and activities.
- Social stories.
- Attention Autism.
- Practical situations.
- Interest-centred work.
- Backward chaining.
- Problem-solving.
- Modelling.
- Use of “now and next” schedules.
- Use of SCERTS boards.
- Memory building.
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- Repetition.
- Practical Activities – ‘doing’.
- Real Life Experiences.
- Modelling.
- Scaffolded Tasks.
- Working with Peers.
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Destinations |
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- Social Care setting.
- Educational setting.
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- Social Care setting.
- Educational setting (College).
- Day Services.
- Volunteering.
- Supported Internships.
- Employment.
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