Type of service: Outreach - education

Website: http://www.york.gov.uk

York Specialist Teaching Team for Autism provides specialist support for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions (ASCs). We offer support to children, young people, their families and schools by liaising closely with colleagues in schools and other agencies. Our aim is to enable children and young people to take part as fully as possible in the life of their school. Our work is done in close liaison with parents as they are the 'experts' on their child. They can offer great insight into what the child likes or dislikes and what the child can or cannot do. Our work is very varied: some children only requiring one or two visits while others need extensive cross-agency working. We take referrals from schools, early years settings, parents and other agencies such as health and social services. Parents are always involved.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific