To support these outcomes, we use a variety of teaching approaches and methods including; the SCERTS framework; TEACCH; the Zones of Regulation; Attention Autism; Colourful Semantics; Language for Thinking; Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations; and Social Skills. We also believe in the importance of children integrating with their peers and being immersed in the wider school environment. Therefore, in addition to being a member of the unit, each child at The Windmill Centre is on roll in a mainstream class. The amount of time a child will spend with their mainstream class will depend on their independence skills and academic ability. Wherever possible, the child will join their class for special activities, trips and projects. We believe that this serves many purposes: it helps children at the unit to develop their social and communicational skills with children of their own age, as well as allowing them the chance to expand their friendship groups. It also breaks down barriers, allowing children from both the mainstream and Windmill settings to interact with each other in a diverse and inclusive environment, thereby promoting respect and discouraging discriminatory attitudes.