Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list frequently asked questions about Jam Up! 

Who has developed and written the content?

Jam Up! has been developed using a co-production approach involving autistic children and their parent/carers and key stakeholders from health, social care and education sectors. The content has been created by various healthcare professionals including physiotherapist, speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, occupational therapists and SEND Specialist Teachers.

Jam Up! has been pilot tested across Essex with 31 autistic children and their parent carers. In addition, user testing feedback has been obtained from four focus groups, two in depth interviews and over 100 responses to our online surveys.

Yes. Feedback from people with sensory impairment led to increase font size, improved colour contrast between text and background and visual and audio descriptors to be added to Jam Up! A screen reader to support ordering clothing items in the dressing task has also been added to support individuals with visual impairment.

Yes. Jam Up! has exceeded ORCHA Baseline review standards.

Yes. Jam Up! is endorsed by Parent Carer Cornwall and the Anna Kennedy Charity.

We have not identified any risks associated with using Jam Up! Please contact our clinical safety manager who has completed the NHS Digital Clinical Safety Training if you have any concerns or wish to report any risks (rachael@jamup.net)

Risk management / safeguarding processes can be accessed by clicking on the safeguarding link in the footer of this website. 

Jam Up! is working to become compliant with WCAG Guidelines and gain Cyber Essentials certification. 

Jam Up! has been developed by healthcare professionals using a broad range of peer reviewed literature. References can be viewed on the infographic in the Professionals tab on our website.