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Chrysalis School for Autism

Chrysalis School for Autism provides a full-time education for pupils between the ages of 4 and 14 years of age who have moderate to severe autism and related disorders. Children attending Chrysalis would normally have a Statement of Special Educational Needs and a guarantee of Local Authority funding unless exceptional circumstances applied (eg. parents temporarily in this country who have alternative means of funding).

The main approach used by the school is Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), which is used throughout the school day. This approach provides intense, highly structured learning, based on a minimum of one-to-one ABA tutor/pupil ratio. However, at certain times, such as group and structured play, a range of approaches may additionally be used, depending on the child’s learning needs and the learning objectives within his/her individual programme. In addition, the school will seek to address the complex care needs of all its pupils, in conjunction with other professionals and therapists, where appropriate, including liaison with health, social care and other agencies.

Emphasis is placed on self-help/independence, communication and sensory issues and programmes to address pupils’ needs in these and other areas are delivered in the school setting and the wider community.

Chrysalis can also offer assessment places for pupils on an ad hoc basis so that parents can determine the school’s suitability for their child.

Registered charity number 1101424