- Unable to engage in structured learning activities.
- Used avoidance behaviours such as repeated toilet requests.
- Minimal attention span and limited tolerance for sitting and working.
Supporting a 7-Year-Old Non-Verbal Girl with ASD
7-year-old girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and identified as SEND.
Non-verbal and initially displayed challenging behaviours, including refusing to sit down, frequently asking to go to the toilet, and spitting.
Initial Observations & Strengths
Approach
- Tutor identified that the pupil’s main interest and motivator was her tablet.
- Integrated the tablet into a structured reward system.
- Introduced a visual timer to provide structure and predictability.
- Started with short work periods (1 minute of work) followed by longer reward time (10 minutes on the tablet).
Impact
Over the course of a year, with steady encouragement and carefully adapted lessons:
He began reading and writing independently.
He learned to count to 100 and could add numbers up to 20.
His focus and confidence improved significantly, and he began to enjoy learning.
"Watching that child grow, flourish and begin to believe in themselves has been one of the most fulfilling experiences in my teaching career. Their hard work and courage have truly paid off. I’m honoured to have been part of their journey."
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