Autism Acceptance Month/Awareness Day Assembly presentation

Are you looking for a comprehensive, engaging, and sensitive assembly for Autism Acceptance Month or World Autism Awareness Day? This vibrant and professionally designed PowerPoint presentation is ready to use, saving you valuable planning time while delivering a powerful message of understanding and inclusion.

Designed for a whole-school setting, this resource moves beyond simple awareness to foster true acceptance. It explains autism in a simple, child-friendly way, emphasising that everyone is different and that all brains work differently.

Key Features:

Engaging and Interactive: The presentation is packed with discussion prompts, relatable scenarios, and interactive “What do you see?” optical illusion activities to keep students focused and participating.

Highly Accessible: With clear language and extensive use of Widgit-style symbols throughout, this resource is perfectly suited for all learners, including those with SEN, EAL, or in younger year groups.

Focus on True Acceptance: The assembly clearly defines what “acceptance” means—understanding and being okay with differences, feeling safe to be yourself, and being valued for who you are.

Promotes Empathy and Action: Students are guided through real-world scenarios about communication, sensory overload, and understanding in the classroom. Each scenario is followed by the question, “How could you help?”, encouraging practical and empathetic responses.

Ready-to-Go and Fully Editable: This is a no-prep resource, perfect for a last-minute assembly. It is also fully editable, allowing you to tailor the content to your school’s specific needs.

Includes Reflection and Prayer: The assembly concludes with thoughtful reflection prompts and an optional, inclusive prayer, making it suitable for a wide range of school settings, including church schools.

Topics Covered:

Celebrating physical and neurological differences

A simple definition of what autism is

Understanding strengths and challenges

Different ways of communicating, thinking, and sensing

Practical ways to help and support others

The meaning of true acceptance

Download today to deliver an impactful assembly that will help build a more compassionate and accepting school community! Perfect for Autism Acceptance Month (April), World Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd), PSHE lessons, or tutor time.