Communication & Interaction (Autism)

Autism is sometimes referred to as Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world.  Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways. Like all people, autistic people have their own strengths and weaknesses.  Every child with autism will have a range of abilities and needs within the following areas: Social understanding, Sensory processing, Communication and Interests and information processing. 

Definition taken from the National Autistic Society and Autism Education Trust, please click on the link below to go to their websites:

National Autistic Society - What is Autism?

All staff at The John Wesley School have received the Autism Education Trust delivered by the Specialist Teaching and Learning Service.

Kent Autistic Trust

Kent Community Health - Autism advice and support

Includes us 2 - Parent driven charity providing information and support to disabled children, young people and their families in the areas of Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe and Dover.

PANTS - Keeping children safe from abuse - Support from the National Autistic Society and the NSPCC. This is a social story designed to enable children with Autism and/or communication difficulties about how to keep themselves safe.