Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

Meet the team

The Autism Service is made up of two part-time Advisory Teachers for Autism (Alex Cozens and Rebecca Duffus), and one part-time Autism Specialist (Asma Jacobs). The extensive support we provide is further enhanced by the Cognus Autism Champions.

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Parent and Carer Workshops

Autism and Sleep Autism and Trauma This 30-minute webinar considers the similarities between presentations of autism and behaviour responses to experiences of trauma. Strategies to support autistic children and young people who experience traumatic events are also explored. Transcript of Autism and Trauma Supporting Emotional Regulation in the Home Emotional Regulation in the Home

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Sutton Independent Travel Training Workshop

The Sutton Independent Travel Training Workshop is coming to Cognus! This is a great opportunity for young people to meet the travel trainers, engage in travel roleplay, draw home to school or college map routes, learn about travel safety, and take part in a Q&A! They can even apply on the day for additional travel […]
Fri 5 April, 2024, 10:00am -

Cantium House
Railway Approach
Wallington
SM6 0DZ
(opposite Wallington Station)

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Therapies Graduated Response ‘SEND Champion’ Support Session

Monday 27th November saw 23 Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and teachers representing17  education provisions across the London Borough of Sutton (LBS) join a workshop to extend their learning related to Cognus Therapies’ Graduated Response. The workshop was facilitated in a hybrid manner to reach as many professionals as possible and 16 staff attended in person […]

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A Case Study – Supporting Seamless Transitions From Secondary to Post 16 Education

Collaborating with young people and their parents/ carers to ensure seamless transitions from secondary to Post 16 education. In November 2022, Emma Perridge (Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist and Post 16 Lead) and Ashlea Stephens (Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Post 16 Lead) attended a Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) strategy workshop for parents and […]

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Twilight sessions delivered to school teaching staff  – by Paving the Way

Two twilight sessions were delivered to Robin Hood Junior School teaching staff  around the support, management and understanding of pupils with ADHD and or traits of ADHD at school. Aims of the session: To increase knowledge of ADHD and to have a better understanding of how it feels for a child/young person with ADHD/attention and […]

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Cognus Autism Acceptance Events 2024

Pioneered by the National Autistic Society (NAS), World Autism Acceptance Week aims to raise awareness and acceptance of individuals living with autism by educating people to understand the condition and by helping make the world friendlier to those who are affected by it. At Cognus, we will be running a variety of workshops and activities […]

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Paving the Way Warriors Group

Our latest group of Paving the Way Warriors celebrating all their hard work This was our 9th group of primary school pupils that have enjoyed learning about themselves and meeting new friends every Wednesday after school I get less angry and upset My behaviour is better at school Everyone is so kind I have liked […]

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Autistic Youth Choir

Looking for a club for your child? The Autistic Youth Choir, run by Sutton Music Trust could be the perfect choice! It is an interactive singing club for children aged 8-13, and is open to all abilities, no previous singing experience required. The Autistic Choir meets on Tuesdays 17.15 – 18.15 (arrival from 17.00) at […]

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Autistic Youth Choir – Tuesdays, at 5.15pm

Looking for a club for your child? The Autistic Youth Choir, run by Sutton Music Trust could be the perfect choice! It is an interactive singing club for children aged 8-13, and is open to all abilities, no previous singing experience required. The Autistic Choir meets on Tuesdays 17.15 – 18.15 (arrival from 17.00) at […]

Tuesdays 17.15 - 18.15 (arrival from 17.00)
Cognus Offices
First Floor, Cantium House
Railway Approach
Wallington
SM6 0DZ

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