Some years ago our group was partly responsible for the setting up of a Kirklees service to help children and families not yet diagnosed or in mainstream schools. Known as Kirklees Autism Outreach Service (KAOS) the service is provided by a team, which consists of an Educational Psychologist, two teachers and three support workers. Their aim is promote knowledge and understanding of the difficulties experienced by children and young people with an autistic spectrum disorder. Their primary role is to provide specialist support and advice to school staff and parents. Referrals can be made by parents or carers, School staff or other professionals.
We wish John Ling well as he retires - read his letter here and/or see various articles in Newsletters.
For further information contact:
Kirklees Autism Outreach Service
Psychology & Specialist Outreach
Child & Family Consultation Centre
Temple Road
Dewsbury
WF13 3QD
Tel: 01924 324850
Fax: 01924 324870
Email: dewsbury.psychology@kirklees.gov.uk
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Please also note that Kirklees Parent Partnership can help mediate between you and schools if you feel you are having problems in your child's schooling issues. Contact here.