These resources are intended to support therapists in specialist colleges where therapy often forms a significant part of their interdisciplinary approach.
Measuring the Outcomes of Therapy Toolkit
Natspec’s outcome measurement toolkit was developed by therapists from member colleges
- to provide some key resources to help measure the outcomes of therapy for students with SEND
- to demonstrate the impact of therapy.
The tools included are all capable of measuring the very small – but hugely significant – steps of progress that our students often make. This webinar gives you some ideas of how you might make use of the toolkit.
Therapy webinars
Natspec sometimes commissions webinars from member colleges to share effective practice, including some with a focus on therapy, including those listed below. You can find all our videos on on our YouTube channel.
Remote therapy
This webinar on providing therapy remotely was originally shown during the Covid pandemic. It was produced by TechAbility with input from Kate Boot (Oakwood Court College) and Martha Currie (Mable Therapy).
Therapists may also be interested in a webinar session Kate hosted entitled Creating and Adapting Resources for Teletherapy.
Interdisciplinary working
Two webinars from different colleges each unpacking the interdisciplinary approach they take in working with students with profound and multiple learning disabilities. The first is from National Star College and the second is from Bridge College.
Yoga and mindfulness for autism and ADHD
This webinar from Seashell Trust introduces the use of yoga within occupational therapy.
Social Stories
This webinar from TechAbility showcases some of the technology available to support the creation of social stories.
Natspec Award for Innovative Interdisciplinary Working
Natspec Innovation Awards include a category dedicated to interdisciplinary working. Natspec member colleges are invited to enter an innovative aspect of interdisciplinary practice, project or initiative where they have evidence that it has had a positive effect on learners. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase the value and impact of therapies in the specialist college context.