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Early Years Case Study: Supporting a Child with Communication and Interaction Needs (Northampton)

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  • 23 Oct 2023
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Communication and interaction

In this case study we hear from Heidi Robertson, a Deputy Manager and SENCO at Noah’s Ark Playgroup in Northampton. Heidi describes how she has worked to support a 3-year old child in her setting, identified as needing additional support around communication and language from a young age and later diagnosed with autism.

Please read information about the supporting documents available below:

  • Possible Outcomes – example of possible short term and long term outcomes for the child described in the case study (information based on the EHC plan). This document outlines possible outcomes in all areas identified as those where the child needs additional support.
  • Example of support and provision required to be put in place for the child described in the case study (information based on the EHC plan). Includes suggestions for further reading and useful links, also related to the case study.

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