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.

A little pocket guide for finding your way around Attention Autism for beginners. Attention Autism is an intervention created by Gina Davies with the idea to support children on the Autistic spectrum focus and maintain attention. This is a little pocket guide I originally created for a friend of mine with information that I found online and collated together. It has some of the aims and rules of Attention Autism and also some great ideas for Stage 2 and 3. A handy guide to have. Originally this guide was printed A5, laminated and bound with a key ring.

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.

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.

Comes with a range of ideas for stage 2-4 Arragend in to sections for Stage 2 Stage 2/3 Stage 3 Stage 3/4 Stage 4 25 pages of ideas

Transition Booklet for KS1/ KS2 - end of year, new class, social story. Pages 1 - 6 Booklet Cover page (Year 1 - 6) Page 7 About Me page (name, age, space for a photo, likes/dislikes) Page 8 Introduction to transition Page 9 New teacher’s name and space for a photo/ drawing Page 10 A note from new teacher (to be completed by the teacher) Pages 11 - 13 Introducing the staff (space for photos and notes to be completed by the Year Group staff) Page 14 For photos/ drawings of a new classroom Page 15 New Classroom scavenger hunt activity Pages 16 - 18 For photos/ drawings of the areas in the new year group (playground, toilets, lunch trolley, etc.) Page 19 Things that will stay the same in the new year group (to be completed with the pupil) Page 20 Things that will be different in the new year group (to be completed with the pupil) Page 21 Blank page Page 22 Closing page Page 23 Credits page For most pupils, transition to a new Year group is an exciting time. For some, however, it can be worrying and unsettling. This booklet is created to be used in KS1 and KS2. Teachers and teaching assistants work on completing the booklet together with their pupils, once completed - the book can be used as a Transition Social Story. The document is in .pdf format and not editable. 23 pages included.

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.

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

Worksheet designed for KS3 pupils with SEN including autism. Help card included for pupils who may struggle with the task. Strips to paste in exercise books with basic extension task. Books used as examples are likely to be familiar to pupils. Simple activity, would be suitable for younger pupils without SEN, or older pupils with SEN.

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.

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

Description: This 24-slide PowerPoint presentation offers a clear, visual, and practical introduction to the Attention Autism approach, developed by Gina Davies. Designed for teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, and early years professionals, this training outlines the key principles, stages, and benefits of the method. The resource emphasises the importance of fun, visually engaging, and irresistible activities to develop attention, communication, and interaction in autistic children, including those who are non-verbal. Each stage of the Attention Autism programme is explored in detail, with real-life examples and colourful illustrations to support staff understanding. Perfect for INSET days, staff meetings, or SEND training sessions, this ready-to-use presentation helps practitioners: Understand the four stages of Attention Autism Learn how to structure sessions effectively Create WOW activities that engage even the most reluctant learners Support non-verbal children through gesture, gaze, and anticipation Use joy and laughter as tools for meaningful communication

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

Hi, This is an abridged version of where the Wild Things are, adapted with widget for more visual Gestalt learners. Hope you like it, Vicky

Support your students with autism and special educational needs in identifying and understanding expected and unexpected behaviors through these engaging, visual task cards and sorting activities. This printable resource helps children build social awareness, emotional understanding, and positive behavior recognition while practicing decision-making using Thumbs up and Thumbs down choices. Perfect for: Autism & SEN support Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Speech and Language Therapy Small group or individual sessions Classroom or home learning What’s Included: 30 Expected Behavior Sorting Cards 30 Unexpected Behavior Sorting Cards 30 Expected Behavior Activity Cards Thumbs up 30 Unexpected Behavior Activity Cards Thumbs down Teacher & Parent Instructions Suggestions for Reuse and Storage Use each set independently or mix both for realistic practice. Ideal for Early Years, Key Stage 1, and students developing social thinking and self-regulation. Format: Printable PDF Use for: PSHE, social skills, or behaviour support lessons Printing Quality: This resource was created using a** CMYK color profile at 300 DPI resolution for sharp, vibrant results. Please note: colors may vary slightly depending on individual printer settings or paper type. Legal & Visual Notes: All visuals are neutral, inclusive, and child-friendly. No brands, logos, text, trademarks, or famous characters are included. Each image is presented on a plain white background for maximum clarity and accessibility. Support the Creator: If you enjoy this resource, please leave a review, it helps other educators discover it and supports me in creating more autism-friendly, visual learning tools. Follow my shop to get updates on new language, life skills, and communication resources!

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. **

4 baseboards and 16 cards (best laminated to make the resource last longer). Baseboards each showing 4 items. Pupils use the accompanying cards to identify which items go together (e.g. head goes with cap). Boards and cards are colour coded to ensure that the sets don’t get mixed up. I used these as workstation tasks / morning jobs but they could also be printed and used as worksheets. Designed for children with autism / social communication difficulties to develop reasoning / logical thinking and for the child to begin to make connections. Can be extended by asking the child / young person to explain their reasoning.