{"id":1765,"date":"2025-01-09T10:14:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T10:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/frameworkforinclusion\/?page_id=1765"},"modified":"2025-05-01T11:43:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T10:43:05","slug":"autism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/frameworkforinclusion\/?page_id=1765","title":{"rendered":"Autism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:35px\">Autism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_82278\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JPO-uOPK5RI?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; 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gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_64162\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RbwRrVw-CRo?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_44309\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wsq7kejWpY8?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Autism Toolbox<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismtoolbox.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"392\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14154244\/image-61.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14154244\/image-61.png 392w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14154244\/image-61-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Autism Toolbox is a free online resource developed to support the inclusion of autistic learners&nbsp; in Scottish Early Learning and Childcare settings, Primary and Secondary schools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">NAIT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdspace.scot\/nait\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/05\/01091913\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/05\/01091913\/image-2.png 582w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/05\/01091913\/image-2-300x123.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Level Up Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismlevelup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/05\/01090538\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/05\/01090538\/image.png 309w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/05\/01090538\/image-300x92.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information contact Nurture Teacher Carina.MacMillan@dumgal.gov.uk<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">SCERTS Model<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scerts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"178\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/05\/01091105\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2637\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by autistic children and persons, and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>The EPIC Strategy Booklet:  A Guide for Teachers <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clinical-brain-sciences.ed.ac.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-08\/The%20EPIC%20Strategy%20booklet%3A%20A%20guide%20for%20teachers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/09105703\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1817\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:397px;height:560px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/09105703\/image-9.png 559w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/09105703\/image-9-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Education Scotland:  Leading on Autism and Inclusive Practice<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14153655\/image-60-1024x468.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14153655\/image-60-1024x468.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14153655\/image-60-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14153655\/image-60-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14153655\/image-60-800x365.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14153655\/image-60.png 1220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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 \u2018Leading on Autism and Inclusive Practice\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>The EPIC Strategy Booklet:  A Guide for<\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"> Parents<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clinical-brain-sciences.ed.ac.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-08\/The%20EPIC%20Strategy%20booklet%3A%20A%20guide%20for%20parents.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/09110054\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1823\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:397px;height:560px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/09110054\/image-10.png 560w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/09110054\/image-10-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Education Scotland:  Introduction to Autism and Inclusive Practice<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.open.edu\/openlearncreate\/course\/view.php?id=6935\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14152851\/image-58-1024x458.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14152851\/image-58-1024x458.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14152851\/image-58-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14152851\/image-58-768x344.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14152851\/image-58-800x358.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/14152851\/image-58.png 1082w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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&nbsp;<dfn>school community<\/dfn>. It may also be of interest if you work in the voluntary sector or simply have an interest in autism and inclusive practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Turas: Autism and Neurodiversity learning pages.<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.nes.nhs.scot\/9948\">https:\/\/learn.nes.nhs.scot\/9948<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">Here you will find information on: terms used to describe autism and other&nbsp;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<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/frameworkforinclusion\/?page_id=1747\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/09104413\/Return-to-neurodiversity-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1802\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:72px;height:72px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/09104413\/Return-to-neurodiversity-1.png 500w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/09104413\/Return-to-neurodiversity-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/09104413\/Return-to-neurodiversity-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/frameworkforinclusion\/uploads\/sites\/8823\/2025\/01\/09104413\/Return-to-neurodiversity-1-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Autism Autism Toolbox The Autism Toolbox is a free online resource developed to support the inclusion of autistic learners&nbsp; in Scottish Early Learning and Childcare settings, Primary and Secondary schools. 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