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 that shape our everyday experiences.
Strengths and support needs can look different at home, in the community and at school.
Watch and listen to the video to learn about the Story Circle. The moving circles show how it helps us understand young autistic First Nations people. The support they need can change based on where they are, the time of day, what they are doing, and who they are with.
My Child's Storyboard
The My Child's Storyboard links to the Story Circle. 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.
