• Non-Verbal.
• Objects of Reference.
• Big Macks / Switches.
• Eye Gaze Systems

Will experience and be supported in their learning.

Awareness of others, but minimal interaction with others.

• Full support with personal care.
• Full support with eating.

W1-W2

(Chronological age equivalent: 0–11 months)

• Repetition.
• Learning through play.
• Sensory Process Learning.
• Real Life Experiences.

Social Care setting.

• Non-Verbal.
• PECS.
• TOBI, Objects of reference, symbols.
• Sign language.
• Speech buttons. 
• Schedules.
• Choice boards.
• Social stories.

• Will experience and be supported in their learning.
• Independence can be shown through structure and routine.

• Awareness of others.
• Help to interact.
• Supported to learn to play.
• Limited interest and ability to play independently.

• Full support with personal care.
• Monitored personal care.
• Support with eating.
• Monitored when eating due to allergies.

W1-7

(Chronological age equivalent: 0–36 months)

• Through sensory stories and activities.
• Social stories.
• Attention Autism.
• Practical situations.
• Interest-centred work.
• Backward chaining.
• Problem-solving.
• Modelling. 
• Use of “now and next” schedules.
• Use of SCERTS boards.
• Memory building.

• Social Care setting.
• Educational setting.

• Verbal.
• Supported by AAC devices.

• Experience and support for learning.
• Can be independent for activities.
• Some will be able to maintain their skills.

• Working through stages of play.
• Help to interact.
• Independent play with others.

• Monitored personal care.
• Independent personal care.
• Support with eating.
• Independent eating.

W1-15

(Chronological age equivalent: 0–60 months)

• Repetition.
• Practical Activities – ‘doing’.
• Real Life Experiences.
• Modelling.
• Scaffolded Tasks.
• Working with Peers.

• Social Care setting.
• Educational setting (College).
• Day Services.
• Volunteering.
• Supported Internships.
• Employment.