Our specialist approach to supporting autistic young people with complex needs, called the Prior Approach, enables them to reach their full potential.
The Prior Approach is based on autism best practice and methodologies and is carefully adapted to suit the specialist needs of the young people at Prior's Court and support their physical, intellectual and emotional wellbeing.
Applied across all settings with consistency, our approach provides a toolkit of skills which enable young people to make sense of the world around them and support them throughout their life.
See examples of our approach to learning in action
Prior Insight is our big data platform, set up to learn more about the autistic young people we support. Now, additionally, it hosts many of our staff-facing processes and protocols. Read more
At the heart of the Prior Approach is the TEACCH approach - world-renowned for its effectiveness in supporting autistic people. TEACCH has developed an approach known as 'Structured teaching' which is key to our approach. Read more
Consistency of approach is crucial for achieving success for the young people we support. Learning takes place throughout the Extended Day in all settings including education, residential and in the community. Read more
Prior’s Court adopts the Total Communication approach to help young people form connections, ensure meaningful interactions and support exchanges of information. Read more
Regular exercise is a vital part of each day and a core principle of the Prior Approach. Physical exercise helps autistic individuals to manage their energy levels and develop their fine and gross motor skills. Read more
PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) aims for a consistent and predictable environment to support people to be happy, regulated, independent and learn new skills with access to meaningful activities and positive relationships to enable a good quality of life. Read more
Our on-site therapeutic and multi-disciplinary teams play a key part in our approach across all areas of the Waking Day. Read more