Understanding Autism in School – Regulation First CPD Training

Understanding Autism in School – A Regulation-First Approach to Support & Inclusion

A detailed, neurodiversity-informed staff training PowerPoint designed to help school staff better understand Autism through a compassionate and regulation-first lens.

This ready-to-deliver CPD resource supports teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants and pastoral teams to move beyond behaviour-focused approaches and develop a deeper understanding of:

sensory processing,
nervous system regulation,
emotional safety,
masking,
overwhelm,
and inclusive classroom practice.

Designed in a calm, professional visual style with comprehensive speaker notes included throughout.

This training covers:
Understanding Autism as a neurotype
Behaviour through a regulation lens
The hidden load of school for autistic learners
Sensory processing and overwhelm
Emotional safety and co-regulation
What helps autistic learners feel safe
Reducing unnecessary stress
Supporting regulation in school
Meaningful inclusion and neurodiversity
Included:
Full editable PowerPoint (.pptx)
Detailed speaker notes for every slide
Ready-to-deliver CPD session
Regulation-first, strength-based approach
Professional whole-school training resource
Suitable for:
Whole-school CPD
Teacher training
SENCO training
Inclusion staff meetings
Teaching assistants
Pastoral teams
Autism awareness training
Neurodiversity-informed schools
Important Information

This resource promotes a compassionate, regulation-first and neurodiversity-affirming approach to supporting autistic learners in schools.

The focus is on understanding behaviour, reducing shame, supporting regulation and creating safer learning environments where autistic pupils can thrive.