Student ProfileCambian Education is the largest provider of specialist residential education and care for young people (7-30+) with autistic spectrum disorders.
All our students will have their own learning and care plans, and follow individual communication, social and independent living skills programmes, preparing them for a fulfilling and enjoyable future, whether academic or vocational. |
A Cambian school gives your child:
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The students who come to us cannot attend mainstream education.
They may be out of school at present, or being home-tutored. They have not failed - the mainstream system has failed them: their special educational needs have not been met, or they have been bullied and ignored. They have not been allowed to succeed in a system which cannot be specialised enough for them.
They come to us because our school or college can meet their special needs.
We are specialists: we have 30 years experience; we have expert staff; we have proven strategies and techniques; we provide autism-friendly environments; we have first class resources and facilities. But, most of all, we put the child first. We discover the what, the how and the when of their likes, dislikes and abilities. Gradually they will see what their peers do and begin to join in.
Our students may have autism.
Autism is a life-long condition. Children with autism have problems with social interaction, social communication and imagination. They may also display repetitive behaviour patterns and show resistance to any change in their known routine. They have to learn, relearn and practice over and over the skills that will enable them to participate in our world.
OAASIS is an information service for parents and professionals who have an interest in special education. It is a part of Cambian Education Services. OAASIS produces a wide range of free information sheets on autistic spectrum disorders, which are available for downloading from its own web site www.oaasis.co.uk.
 | Click here for a downloadable Word document of the OAASIS information sheet on Autism. |
Our students may have Asperger Syndrome.
People at the higher end of what is called the autistic spectrum may be diagnosed as having Higher Functioning Autism, or Asperger Syndrome. People with AS are generally of average or above intelligence, but their main areas of difficulty are in communication, relating to others, and imagination. They may also have associated conditions such as dyspraxia (fine and gross motor skill problems).
OAASIS is an information service for parents and professionals who have an interest in special education. It is a part of Cambian Education Services. OAASIS produces a wide range of free information sheets on autistic spectrum disorders, which are available for downloading from its own web site www.oaasis.co.uk.
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| Click here for a downloadable Word document of the OAASIS information sheet on Asperger Syndrome. |
Our students may have complex severe learning difficulties and/or autism.
People at the lower end of what is called the autistic spectrum may be diagnosed as having severe learning difficulties, and/or autism. They too will have difficulties in communication, social relationships and imagination. They may have other accompanying learning disabilities, or conditions, such as Down’s Syndrome or epilepsy.