The Autism Toolbox is a free online resource developed to support the inclusion of autistic learners  in Scottish Early Learning and Childcare settings, Primary and Secondary schools.

NAIT

The National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT) are Scottish Government funded. We are a practitioner researcher partnership based at Queen Margaret University. Our work supports local implementation of evidence informed practice across the life span within a neurodiversity paradigm

Level Up Resources

For further information contact Nurture Teacher Carina.MacMillan@dumgal.gov.uk

SCERTS Model

A research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by autistic children and persons, and their families.

The EPIC Strategy Booklet: A Guide for Teachers

Education Scotland: Leading on Autism and Inclusive Practice

This practice exemplar gives an overview of materials to support group learning and reflection in relation to inclusive practice and support for autistic learners, and documents the experiences of practitioners in roles of leadership who led on group learning in their own settings as part of the 2022/23 programme ‘Leading on Autism and Inclusive Practice’

The EPIC Strategy Booklet: A Guide for Parents

Education Scotland: Introduction to Autism and Inclusive Practice

This introductory module aims to provide an introduction for educational staff and anyone with an interest in supporting autistic learners into the settings which they work and support. It will support you to develop an awareness of what autism is, its impact and how it can be supported within an inclusive school community. It may also be of interest if you work in the voluntary sector or simply have an interest in autism and inclusive practice.

Turas: Autism and Neurodiversity learning pages. 

https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/9948

Here you will find information on: terms used to describe autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions, links to clinical guidelines, the Autism Training Framework and Autism Training Plan, learning resources to increase recognition and understanding of autism in both children and adults, learning resources to increase knowledge and skills in support and interventions for children and adults with autism