A free powerpoint on World Autism Awareness Week, now known as World Autism Acceptance Week. This is ideal for KS2 as either an assembly or lesson intro. This powerpoint covers: What is World Autism Acceptance Week What is Autism Autism and girls How we can help Useful website for teachers Please look at the links provided for your own subject knowledge, it is important to be sensitive about this subject. Explain to children that it is okay to be different. I have created this as a free resources as I have worked with a number of autistic children and have a daughter of my own that is on the spectrum. I have seen and continue to see children slip through the net for a number of reasons. It is vital that we are all aware and accepting of autistic people and help other children understand and be kind and friendly.