Haringey’s Language and Autism Support Team (LAST) aims to improve the educational and life outcomes for Autistic children and young people and those with language and communication differences.
We are an educational advisory support team for staff working in Haringey mainstream schools.
We provide:
- advice and training to mainstream school staff
- support a whole-school approach to building capacity within schools to meet the needs of Autistic children and children with language and communication differences
- supporting schools to be able to explain the diagnosis to families and children (with parental consent)
- supporting schools to be able to explain how language develops and how to understand and support their children’s language development
- training and advice: we offer the Autism Education Trust accredited training to all schools in Haringey; a range of training for school staff based on supporting Autistic children and those with Language and Communication needs as part of a wider training package
- upon request from schools – individual advice and support for staff working with Autistic children
- whole school advice and support around the development of language within the school system
- approaches to reduce the risk of exclusion for Autistic children and those with language needs – support for staff to understand the needs of Autistic children and those with language needs
- transition support: training and advice around how to support children through school transitions (e.g., starting school, moving to secondary school)
Visit the SENDCO Space to access support, training, resources, key documents, and referral forms.
Youth clubs for Autistic young people
Youth Club: for Autistic young people aged 11-16
- Every Thursday during term time from 4-5pm in Muswell Hill.
- Our club is a safe, welcoming space for Autistic young people to make friends, build confidence, and have fun.
- Open to young people with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- For students in mainstream settings
Exact location details will be shared after you RSVP. To attend, please email Aarti.Meisuria@haringey.gov.uk
The Gaming Connection: for autistic 14-19-year-olds in Haringey mainstream schools
Join the fun! Our Gaming Connection club is hosted by John, a specialist support worker.
- Stay connected through our Discord server, where you can chat, share links, and join streams.
- Open to Haringey residents in mainstream schools aged 14-19 with an Autism diagnosis.
- We meet online every Wednesday during term time from 4pm to 5pm.
To attend, email john.chamberlain@haringey.gov.uk or call 07967 336149
Support for parents, carers, and families
How to talk to your autistic child about their diagnosis
This webinar recording by the Language and Autism Support and Social Communication team provides helpful ways to share an autism diagnosis journey. For parents and carers of autistic children and young people in Haringey schools and colleges.
My child might be Autistic
Guidance if you think your child may be Autistic
Events and workshops
Access our services
- schools and professionals: Contact us via email or telephone for referrals and advice
- parents and families: Ask your school SEND Co-ordinator (SENDCO) to make a referral to us using the relevant referral form. Alternatively, you can email us directly
Additional support and resources
Search our SEND directory for resources, services, and support based on age, need, and type of assistance.
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