Referral Indicators:

 

• The pupil should have a diagnosis of ASD from an appropriately qualified professional.  

 

Or

 

• The pupil’s complex Social Communication Difficulties have been identified by an EP. The school EP (Educational

   Psychologist) has recommended referral to MAOS. 

 

 

 

Referral Process:

 

• Permission for involvement from outside agencies must be sought from parents.

 

• School to liaise their school EP to ascertain suitability for referral.

 

• If the EP deems appropriate, they will recommend that the school completes a School Referral Form and return it to

   MAOS.

 

• The EP will complete a EP Referral Form and send to MAOS.

 

• When the completed forms from School and the EP have been received, MAOS will contact the school with a    

   suggested time and date for the visit.

 

• The initial visit will consist of a meeting with the Lead Practitioner, Outreach Support Worker, Headteacher, Class

   Teacher, SENCO and Teaching Assistant (TA) and a short observation in their setting.

 

• The Lead Practitioner will make recommendations and the service will support the school in implementing these.