All adults to:

• prepare the child/young person for experiences and learning opportunities.
• help the child/young person to understand and name their needs and emotions
• consider and make reasonable adjustments to the environment including sensory needs
• give careful consideration to all transitions
• support friendships, interactions, social-emotional wellbeing and self-advocacy.
• listen to and engage with the child/young person
• use language that is appropriate to the child/young person’s level of understanding
• provide time for the child/young person to process information and respond
• value the child/young person’s response

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