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Phone:

07501514850

 

You can also use our contact form.

 

Autism EPIC


 

Burley-in-Wharfedale

LS29 7PN

 

01943-864002

07501514850

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Our extensive range of services

At Autism EPIC we work to help young children to increase their understanding of the world and teach them some skills to improve their interaction and communication skills with peers, parents and the extended family.  

We put great emphasis on developing our children’s independence skills. In order to do all of this, we work with parents, carers and settings very closely.

DWe aim to develop the child's Social communication skills by working on the following:

  • social interaction
  • joint attention
  • play
  • communication
  •  turn-taking
  •  waiting
  • focus and attention

PREREQUISITS to learning early skils ‘learning to learn' strategies to promote; sitting, looking, listening and following an adult directed task. 

All done in small steps using modeling, simbolic play and interaction

We offer support with speech and language using visual structured PECS  (Picture Exchange Communication System)Talk Tools and visual timetables.  

Talk Tools

Talk Tools is an oral motor placement therapyaproach. The aproach incorporates sensory and tactile input, by using a range of specifically designed tools. The multy sensory aproach consistsof a range of hierachies and programs to develop and strenthen key motor skills;such as jawstability, lip closure and toung elevation. this also improve feeding skills.

We aim to teach and empower parents/carers with early interaction skills to work with their children and develop them to their full potential. Families will be more knowledgeable about their child's needs and will be given the tools to help them; knowing there is support each week with further guidence, advice, practical strategies and tips.

New to EPIC

ZOOM sessions

 We can also offer our support to parents and children on the Zoom platform as well as face to face.

we have a variaty of topics to include: 

  • Zones of regulations; for children, parents and settings. Helping your child with emotiona regulation and sicial skills
  • behaviour support
  • LEGO therapy
  • Early years support;  teachingchildrenwith Autism and other develpmental delays. using practical ideas thatwork! with a combination of traching styles providing your child with a multitude of learning opportunities.
  • Best ways of sharing the Diagnosis with your child 

and many more....

EPIC PlUS:

This program for more able or older children and young adults.

offering a variety of bespoke strategies and therapyfor your child's needs. here are just a small selection;

  • life skills
  • cognative thinking
  • sharing the diagnosis
  • emotional regulation
  • anxiaty and anger managmet
  • Social stories

 

Need an individual consultation?

Simply call or text on: 07501514850 or use our contact form.

comming soon....

A course that will run for eight weeks. It will be two hours weekly (term time) a parent and child training course for 4-5 families, enabling us to give individually-tailored support for each child as well as the opportunity to learn and play alongside peers as part of a group setting.