CASE STUDY | Young person finds it difficult to verbally communicate with new people and needed confidence

CASE STUDY | Young person finds it difficult to verbally communicate with new people and needed confidence

Reason for referral

CAMHS reported that the YP has a diagnosis of Autism and Epilepsy and finds it difficult to verbally communicate with new people. CAMHS stated that as a result of our intervention they would like the young person to be able to gain confidence and skills around communication.

Intervention/Support Provided

The goals/support agreed was:

• YP set themselves the goal of engaging in positive activities around their interests of Arts and Crafts.
• This goal was to be achieved through weekly targeted one-to-one support.
• YP agreed to take part in a bespoke arts and crafts session with a small group of young people.

The support provided was:

• YP took part in an introduction session accompanied by their guardian, an initial assessment was made and the My Mind Star monitoring tool was completed to produce entry data.
• YP was supported to attend the arts and crafts session and was able to socialise and communicate with young people and positive futures staff.

Outcomes

As a result of the intervention, YP felt happy that they had pushed themselves out of their comfort zone and attended the activities.

YP stated that their initial scoring of a 2/10 for their Goal based outcomes had increased to a 7/10 by the end of the intervention.

Impact

YP stated that they enjoyed taking part in the activities and appreciated the opportunity to meet new people and found it useful to try new activities and push themselves out of their comfort zone.

YP is also continuing with their DJ lessons which they have noted are part of a positive routine they have built around social activities. YP feels they have been given the opportunity to build and enhance their social skills.