54 Date updated: 25.08.2023 next review: 24.09.2024 Attention Autism (Gina Davies) Attention Autism is an intervention which brings about attention skills and focus. This is an approach that we use in school to aid the development of attention for extended periods, to introduce key vocabulary and to encourage participation during adult-led activities, all whilst having fun in a natural group setting. Attention Autism is an intervention designed by Gina Davies, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. It aims to develop natural and spontaneous communication through the use of visually based and highly motivating activities which offer an irresistible invitation to learn. It aims to provide opportunities: • To have fun • To engage attention and joint attention • To increase attention in adult-led activities • To encourage spontaneous interaction in a natural group setting • To offer opportunity to develop communication • To build a wealth and depth of vocabulary Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration At Overley Hall the Occupational Therapy team consists of an Occupational Therapist/Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner and a Therapy Assistant. The team have a combination of over thirty years’ experience in supporting people with learning disabilities. The therapy team support service users reach their true potential both at home and at school. This is achieved by identifying barriers and providing treatment plans that allow service users to access self-care activities, productive activities and leisure activities in a safe and productive manner. The team take a holistic approach and address areas of difficulties with physical, social, cognitive and emotional development. This is achieved by: • Providing an individualised evaluation of service users’ needs using appropriate assessment tools and methods that are specific to the needs of children and young people at Overley Hall • Developing individualised treatment plans based on these needs • Environment adaptation based on service users’ needs
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