Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Pupils with ASD can be exceptional at maths. However the range of abilities is broad. We do what we can to nurture them in a subject that they may have an affinity with:

1. Our overall anxiety and adrenaline-lowering approach is particularly suitable for ASD learners. Their response to adrenaline is more extreme, they are more likely to be triggered, and adrenaline persists longer in their bodies.
2. We present problems visually where practicable, at least at lower difficulty levels and we don't have background games to compete for visual attention.
   
3. Skills are broken down, step by step:
   
4. We tie new concepts back to topics they are familiar with - no surprises:
   
5. We can wind down the colour scheme further to reduce distraction
6. Definitions remain available.
7. And finally we reduce stress further with what we don't do:
   • No timers.
   • No peer to peer competitions.
   • No league tables. Learning is an individual journey.

Check out how we can help with that ADD / ADHD, as this often co-occurs with ASD.