Autism acceptance month Celebrating children and the way we support them At Phoenix, we are proud to support Children with different needs and strengths. Autism Acceptance Month is a time to share, listen, and learn. We want to talk about one of the Children we support: 📅 His referral was made in March 2023 🧠 His first screening happened in November 2024 ⏳ He is still waiting for his full assessment ☀️ We hope this will happen by the end of summer What has helped him This child is unique. We work in ways that help him. These are the things that have made a difference: 🖼️ We use visual aids and social stories to help him prepare for what is coming ⏱️ We give him time to process what he hears or sees 🔁 We let him repeat things, this helps him feel safe 🗣️ He finds social situations hard, so we do direct work on communication and making friends 🪨 We always accept him as he is, including his love of electronics, watches, and rocks We don’t try to change him, we help him grow in his own way. Our therapeutic approach At Phoenix, our Therapeutic Approach is key. We focus on: 🤝 Strong, safe relationships 💬 Understanding emotions 🪞 Taking time to reflect We work closely with our Integrated Therapies Team. This team helps us find the best support for each child. Our Team Members also meet regularly to reflect, share ideas, and learn together. This helps us provide thoughtful, consistent care. What we celebrate 🌟 We celebrate the children we support 🧩 We celebrate the way they think, feel, and grow 💙 We celebrate our Team Members and Therapies Team 🌈 We celebrate acceptance, every day