A resource pack for school staff

This is a powerpoint to be used as a presentation ideally in order to aid mainstream staff better work with any autistic pupils. Please make use of the notes sections as they elaborate in more detail. I’ve based the information on here on research undertaken for a book, currently being typed, working with pupils with ASD and my own experience as a teacher who has ASD. Feedback would be appreciated, as would any questions if you have them.

This PPT training module with focus on how to support students with ASD. Supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is crucial for their overall development, academic success, and social integration. Here are several reasons why it is important to provide support for students with ASD, along with the role of differentiated learning: Individualised Instruction: Students with ASD often have unique learning profiles, strengths, and challenges. Differentiated learning allows educators to tailor instruction to meet the specific needs of students with ASD. By providing individualized instruction, educators can capitalise on the strengths of these students while addressing areas of difficulty, optimising their learning experience and promoting academic growth. Sensory Sensitivities: Many individuals with ASD experience sensory sensitivities, which can affect their comfort and attention in the learning environment. Differentiated learning takes into account these sensory needs by creating a sensory-friendly classroom environment. Educators can adjust lighting, noise levels, seating arrangements, and provide sensory tools or breaks to accommodate the sensory sensitivities of students with ASD, enhancing their engagement and focus. Communication and Language Support: Communication difficulties are common among individuals with ASD. Differentiated learning strategies can include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, visual supports, and structured language activities. These strategies assist students with ASD in expressing themselves, understanding instructions, and comprehending verbal and written information. By addressing communication barriers, educators foster effective communication and support language development in students with ASD. Inclusion and Acceptance: Supporting students with ASD promotes inclusion and acceptance within the classroom and the broader school community. By fostering an inclusive environment, educators help all students appreciate and value neurodiversity. This promotes a culture of acceptance, respect, and empathy, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning experience for students with ASD and their peers. By the end of this training you should be able to: Define Autism Spectrum Disorder Recall examples of impairments in social communication and social interaction Recall examples of restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviours and interests. Apply strategies to support a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

A vibrant PowerPoint celebrating both Autism Awareness Month 2022 and World Autism Acceptance Week (28 March - 3 April) for use in assemblies or PSHE/classroom work. Includes: Key statistics surrounding autism in the UK An introduction to autism, it’s characteristics and behaviours How autism sits on a spectrum The gender divide within autism Details on struggles with social communication, routine and repetition Details on sensory issues, meltdown and shutdown A look at special interests and how they can help and soothe Advantages to the autistic way of thinking 7 famous and influential people in the real life and pop culture who have autism Why we celebrate Autism Awareness Month Tips on how to help our friends and make the world for autism-friendly Further info, helpful links and who to speak to at school Fully animated with transitions, full colour, 22 slides in total. Part of an assembly series on mental health awareness and international women’s day

If you work in a mainstream or special needs school, you will inevitably come across instances of bullying from time to time. While most schools have a clear policy for dealing with bullying, it may not always take account of the needs of pupils with with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), who are among the pupils at greatest risk of being bullied.

These STOP - THINK - ACT Worksheets have been designed especially for children, so they can develop their power to pause and assess situations. Activities include, role play, scenario reflections, this or that and more. Great for Adults or Kids with ADHD or Autism Spectrum. Useful for school social worker, school psychologist, school counselor or home school planner. Checkout our Podcast on Spotify Spectrum Connections is your go-to 5–15 minute podcast for real talk about daily life with Autism and ADHD. Hosted by Jodi a parent and educator who’s been in the trenches, each short episode dives into the real struggles—bedtime battles, school stress, meltdowns, friendships—and offers practical, compassionate tips to help. No fluff, just honest stories, simple strategies, and a reminder that you’re not alone. Tune in for connection, support, and minor changes that make an enormous difference. Listen on Spotify or Click Here ABOUT US Spectrum Support therapy worksheets, posters and prints provide instant support for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and mental health. Excellent resources for teachers, parents, therapists, carers or anyone who would like to have more Autism or ADHD Awareness or who needs a little extra support. INSTANT DOWNLOAD Delivered via PDF for Digital Download only Once downloaded, you can print at your own home or take it to your preferred print shop or have it printed online. NOTES · Colors may vary depending on your screen · No materials nor frame are included for this · Any issues please contact Spectrum Support COPYRIGHT All designs are copyrighted and property of Spectrum Support. You could face legal action if you reproduce or resell these designs/pages. By purchasing these you don’t acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Any form of duplication, distribution or reselling for commercial purposes is prohibited. This item is for single use only, unless multiple licences are purchased.

The resource is designed for young people, aged 12+, who have social and communication related difficulties. It may benefit those with Autism or Neurodiversities but will also suit a range of learners who find social interaction, relationships, communication and independence more difficult for any reason. The workbook is packed full with 50 pages of activities that are designed to be used in the classroom or at home. This workbook can be used as a programme of work on social skills for learners who wish to develop these skills. It’s important for the teacher or adult working with the learner to check each activity for suitability for their individual student and that the programme is suitable for the individual. The topics covered include: Knowing Yourself, Relationships, Emotions, Independence and Social Scenarios. The booklet is in read-only PDF format. It can be used with compatible text-to-speech software and coloured backgrounds have been used on most pages so that the booklet is dyslexia-friendly.

Colourful semantics to go with 23 CVC words. I split these into 4 words per week (one week, has 3 words) and we work on spelling these words and using them in sentences, but this can be easily adapted if you wanted to use more words per week. I have included colourful semantics boards, from the basic Who, What doing, What, to more complex Who, What doing, What, Where, Why. I have laminated these for my class and differentiate so some of the students complete only the 3 word sentences and some complete the 4 or 5 word sentences, but using the same pictures. I have included 3 pictures of examples of students using the boards and words (I hav blanked out student names)

Autism Awareness. ** ASD SEN** This is an interactive lesson to help both raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as to help students understand what it may be like to experience some of the potential characteristics of Autism. This presentation can be used in Tutorial or Study Skills and can also be valuable in Units 2, and 12 of Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Health and Social Care All instructions on how to carry out activities can be found in notes. The different activities include: experiencing sensory overload barriers to communication creating timetables to support routines creating Wordclouds/ posters to raise further awareness

This resource contains an editable, 115-slide PowerPoint presentation on autism, Autism Awareness Day (2nd April) and Autism Awareness Week. I had the privilege of teaching and working with many amazing young people on the autistic spectrum for twenty years. People with autism are often misunderstood. Hopefully, this presentation will help others to be more informed about, and more understanding of, autism. The presentation includes sections on: What is autism? Social Communication Difficulties Social Interaction Difficulties Rigid Thought Processes Sensory Issues Repetitions and Rituals Obsessions Gifts and Talents Famous people with Autism The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to: 1. A video that shows what it is like to experience sensory overload. 2. A short video on autism. 3. A short video about Schools’ Awareness Week by the National Autistic Society. 4. A video produced by a young person with autism who talks about five things he thinks it is important that people know about autism and five ways you can help him. A simple text version of this presentation, more appropriate for younger pupils / older SEN students, is also available: Simple Text Autism Awareness Presentation Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Autism Awareness Activity Pack Set of 25 Autism Awareness Posters Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Autism Bundle

A simple ASD screener for primary and secondary school pupils. Please note, this screener does not provide a confirmed diagnosis of ASD but is designed to help professionals/families to identify whether an individual may be presenting with some of the behaviours typical of an individual with ASD. The results of this screener then may help to evidence a referral for a neurodevelopmental assessment if it is felt this would be necessary. Please note, the questions below are taken from a combination of the following documents: DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ASD, SRS-2 ASD Questionnaire, NHS NDD Teacher Observations Questionnaire. Please remember, the autism spectrum is not linear and it is common for an individual to show more difficulties in one area than another. This was created by an inclusion coordinator of a multi-academy trust and an experienced SENDCO.

Hello Educators! •This is a PPP of the story The Rainbow Fish (with a few changes) •Curriculum Links: Literacy, PSHE (friendship, sharing, emotions) •Topic Links: Sea Animals, Under the Sea, Rainbow, Colours, Friendship etc. •Props you need: Fish, starfish, Octopus, Glitter for the scales, torch for the cave, emotion cards for the emotions. • Visual board with Widgit symbols is included. • Word mat file is included. •Number Visual for the PPP activity (1-12). •4 extension activities are included in this pack! -Activity 1: Counting Rainbowfish -Activity 2: Bingo mats (Vocabulary) -Activity 3: PPP counting fish (1-5) PMLD and SLD Level -Activity 4: Connect picture to visual SLD Level Enjoy and do not forget to follow me: Instagram: Special_Education_Classroom Facebook: Special Education Classroom Group and Page

Unit of work adapted for SEND/Autism pupils for How To Train Your Dragon. Includes, adapted plans, summary text of each chapter (in widgits) and reading/writing activities. Also includes a range of sensory activity ideas to be used to support individuals or in small groups.

14 space themed attention autism activities for Bucket time/Attention Autism - stage 2-4

This resource contains an editable, 105-slide, simple text PowerPoint presentation on autism and Autism Awareness Day (2nd April) and Autism Awareness Week. I had the privilege of teaching and working with many amazing young people on the autistic spectrum for twenty years. People with autism are often misunderstood. Hopefully, this presentation will help others to be more informed about, and more understanding of, autism. The presentation includes sections on: What is autism? Signs of autism Social Communication Difficulties Social Interaction Difficulties Rigid Thought Processes Sensory Issues Repetitions and Rituals Obsessions Gifts and Talents Famous people with Autism The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to: 1. A video that shows what it is like to experience sensory overload. 2. A short video on autism. 3. A short video about Schools’ Awareness Week by the National Autistic Society. 4. A video produced by a young person with autism who talks about five things he thinks it is important that people know about autism and five ways you can help him. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. A more detailed version of this presentation, more appropriate for older students, is also available: Autism Awareness Presentation You may also be interested in: Set of 25 Autism Awareness Posters Autism Awareness Activity Pack Save money and buy autism resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Autism Bundle

7 weeks of Attention Autism planning following a ‘jungle’ theme. Includes stages 1-4 so you can use depending on which stage your students are at. Each week is based around a different animal. Suitable for a variety of needs and ability and can be adapted to suit your learners.

Cut out and laminate to create a coin recognition/matching task. Match pictures to pictures or match pictures to value.

Week 1: Reading Introduce the theme of diversity and understanding differences through a discussion about “The Gruffalo” and the various characters in the story. Use visuals to illustrate the different creatures and emphasize their unique characteristics. Reading Activities with Inprint (Symbol-supported Text) Provide the story of “The Gruffalo” in an accessible format, such as Inprint, for students with diverse learning needs. Engage students in reading activities focused on the Inprint version, incorporating visuals to aid comprehension. Differentiated Questions and Active Participation Present differentiated questions to accommodate various reading levels and abilities, encouraging active participation through pointing and answering questions. Allow students to share their interpretations of the story and discuss how the characters in the book are different from each other. Reflection and Themed Song Week 2: Engaging in Speaking and Listening Importance of Communication and Listening Skills Discuss the importance of communication and listening skills, drawing examples from “The Gruffalo” and the interactions between characters. Conduct listening exercises with visual support to aid comprehension, such as listening to audio clips of the story accompanied by visual cues. Interactive Dialogues and Group Discussions Provide opportunities for students to express themselves verbally through interactive dialogues and group discussions about the story and its themes. Conclude with a themed song that promotes inclusivity and effective communication. Week 3: Writing Power of Self-Expression Through Writing Introduce the power of self-expression through writing, using “The Gruffalo” as inspiration for creative writing activities. Use colorful semantics and visual prompts to support comprehension and help students generate ideas for their writing. Differentiated Writing Activities and Comprehension Questions Offer differentiated options in writing activities based on individual abilities, providing support as needed. Include comprehension questions to assess understanding of the written text and encourage critical thinking. Inclusion of Themed Song Conclude the session with a themed song that celebrates individuality and creativity, reinforcing the importance of expressing oneself through writing. By integrating “The Gruffalo” into these literacy activities, students will not only engage with the story but also gain valuable insights into the theme of diversity and understanding differences, while developing their reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills.

I made a little booklet for a student in my ASD class who was making his first holy communion. Just insert photographs of your church and details of time and date. A social story about what you might expect when you go into your local church on the day you make your First Holy Communion. It covers when, where, going into the church, sitting in pews, listening, singing songs and going up for the Eucharist. SOCIAL STORIES are valuable tools for teaching social interaction skills in an exacting way to people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. They are particularly effective for those individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Thanks.

This presentation on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) provides an overview of what ASD is, including its key characteristics and how it affects learners. It focuses on strategies for developing positive relationships with students with ASD and offers practical tips for supporting emotional regulation in the classroom. The session also explores how to create supportive environments that cater to the needs of ASD learners, with actionable strategies and advice for educators to implement, ensuring an inclusive and nurturing learning experience for all students.

**Autism Awareness Day aims to increase awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This includes educating people about the challenges faced by individuals with ASD, as well as promoting acceptance and inclusion of those with the condition. By raising awareness and promoting understanding, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive society for individuals with ASD. **