The following websites and links may be helpful for school staff and parents/carers looking for advice and guidance for children/young people with Autism, learning difficulties & other specific needs. Click on each one below to access the resource or site.
Autism
We have collated key information regarding Autism for school staff and parents/carers. Please click on the following link to download our factsheet: What is Autism factsheet?
External resources
National Autistic Society
The Autism Toolbox
Autism and Neurodiversity North Scotland
National Autism Implementation Team
Parent club (have a range of resources on different additional support needs)
Supporting the return to school following periods of isolation or non-school attendance
Many children and young people will benefit from additional and targeted help and support to return to school and re-establish routines. They may also require enhanced support to understand new routines and procedures. This can be achieved using visual supports and prompts to support understanding and create predictability.
This resource from the National Educational Psychology Service in Ireland gives a number of helpful strategies and approaches to supporting children and young people with additional needs back to school: Supporting the Wellbeing of students with Special Educational Needs Returning to school
The following resources and links may be helpful for families and professionals to provide support to children and young people.
Accessible resources and activities
For accessible literacy and learning resources view Aberdeenshire’s Additional Support Needs Website for more information.
