Eligibility criteria:
Square 1 Support will work with education professionals working with autistic children aged 3-13 with in an identified support need in the Universal category, as defined in the ‘Meeting the Needs of Children and families in Hertfordshire’ document.
Square 1 Support is the right service for you if you would like support with meeting children's needs related to (but not limited to) the following:
Education and learning:
Poor peer relationships
Not always engaged in learning or organised activities
Poor concentration, low motivation
Limited evidence of progression
Speech /language difficulties
Poor punctuality/attendance
Emotional-Behavioural Development:
Difficult peer relationships
Some inappropriate responses and actions
Finds managing change difficult
Poor routines
Separation anxiety
Not always able to understand how own actions impact on others
Identity:
Poor self confidence
Some insecurities around identity expressed (low self-esteem)
Low aspirations for the future
Few if any achievements
Social Presentation and Self-care Skills:
Child can be either over friendly or withdrawn
Child slow to develop self-care skills