All young people are unique. When supporting our young people it is important to get to know them.
Understanding some key areas related to autistic people's independence, strengths and support needs is important.
Story Circle
It is important to understand the strengths and support needs of young people. This story circle shows six areas of support, that may change throughout the day for the individual.
Strengths and support needs can look different at home, in the community and at school.
My Child's Storyboard
The My Child's Storyboard links to the Story Circle and six key areas that capture a young person's story.The Storyboard captures valuable information that is important to know for families and services working together.
This Storyboard can identify and help with supports and strategies including individual learning needs, environmental impacts, interests, strengths and priority areas of support at home and school.
It's important that young people's strengths and interests are captured in the Storyboard. This information can be shared at school meetings, with allied health professionals and NDIS staff. It can be completed by parents, family members and school staff. The individual themselves can contribute where appropriate.
