Meet Hugo

East London School Outreach

Before Joining TCES Create in the Community

Hugo’s prior school attendance was 43%.
He has diagnoses of ASD, ADHD and Separation Anxiety Disorder.
His academic performance was affected by a lack of motivation and interest in school-based tasks and assignments.
Hugo was anxious and demonstrated fidgety behaviour, as he found the classroom environment over-stimulating.
Hugo could not regulate his behaviour; when upset, angry, or frustrated, Hugo would express himself physically (e.g., by pushing others).
He had received multiple fixed-term exclusions.
He had multiple fixed-term exclusions.

March 2023 – Started at TCES Create in the Community

Progression

Hugo’s attendance increased to 90.4 %.
He now actively engages in well-structured sessions with frequent breaks.
Hugo has learnt strategies on how to express his needs for breaks, attention, and assistance.
Hugo’s therapy sessions are structured around coping mechanisms for anxiety of change and living with ADHD.
He has developed a higher level of emotional literacy and the ability to understand and communicate his emotions more effectively.

January 2025 – Step-down to TCES North West London