Having autism will not necessarily mean that your child will require additional help at school. As your child is developing, the nursery or school will be able to assess if extra support is needed for your child to learn and thrive in the classroom.
All Hillingdon schools have Ordinary Available Provision Guidance, which is a type of handbook that lays out what a school should provide for all children without the need for extra funding.
There is a lot of local support in the community for your child – this includes:
- Early Support Funding (the school can apply for additional funding without an EHCP to support your child).
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Local support groups and play groups
If your child is still struggling at school due to their sensory needs and neurodiversity, they may need an Education, Health Care Plan (EHCP). Your clinic, school, nursery, care workers should be able to support you with requesting an EHC needs assessment. This is only for children who will require a higher level of educational support in order to sustain school attainment and attendance.