Autism Outreach Team

The Autism Outreach service is based at Beechwood School.  There are three full-time teachers in the team who cover all local authority schools in the city of Aberdeen including nursery and special schools. Pupils with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder can be referred to the service with the permission of parents and the Education Psychology Service. Referral forms are available on-line or from the Autism Outreach Team at Beechwood School.

 The role of the team is to meet the varying educational, personal and social needs of the children on our caseload. This is achieved by supporting members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching, who are responsible for the children whilst they are in school. This support offered can be through consultation, working with pupils or providing staff training relevant to working with pupils who are on the Autistic Spectrum. At times of transition from one sector to another or between schools, the team can provide a valuable link between the sectors thus enabling continuity in the management of the pupil. Advice and support is offered to parents, as and when requested, on issues that are relevant to their child. 

 The team can be contacted at Beechwood School (01224 238750) or by e-mail.

Clare Garrow    c.garrow@beechwood.aberdeen.sch.uk

Pam Smith        p.smith @ beechwood.aberdeen.sch.uk

Tom Wilson     t.wilson @beechwood.aberdeen.sch.uk

Information about our work for download -

ASD Information Pack
General Strategies
IEPs
SPELL
Training
Further Reading

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March 2008

PECS Training Workshop
Care Trak
Children's Society Decision Making Database
Dundee Help! Programme
Scottish Autism Service Network Conference in May in Perth
Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance
Branch & Groups List
Moving Forward Together Update
Family Fun Session - Inverbervie