November 20th
Scottish autism announced the launch of the refreshed Autism Toolbox today along with the Director of Learning at the Scottish Government, Graeme Logan and HM Chief Inspector and Chief Executive of Education Scotland, Gayle Gorman.
This free online resource aims to support the inclusion of autistic children and young people in mainstream education in Scotland.
As well as introducing and describing some of the more common challenges an autistic pupil might face, it provides real life case studies from Scottish schools and practical examples of support that you can adapt and use in your own school setting.
It also signposts to other websites that you may find useful. Access this online resource here: www.autismtoolbox.co.uk/
Carol Gray has complied a social story for ‘neurotypical’ individuals to understand autism. View it here
Ainsley McGoldrick and Chris Atherton recently delivered a short input for early years staff on Supporting Children with ASD. The following link will take you to their presentation:
Supporting Children with ASD in the Early Years May 2019 Full
The Richmond Fellowship are offering a free e-learning course for parents of children with ASD:
Positive Pathways Website
This helpful little info-graphic from the University of Leeds might be worth keeping in mind when you are writing those wellbeing plans…
Positives of Autism
A million thanks to Hazel Barnes (CCC) for sharing with us some of her resources to support children and young people through a range of challenges. Her materials can be found on the Practical Resources page.
Here is a link to symbolised resources on the UNCRC articles from the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland:
https://www.cypcs.org.uk/rights/uncrcarticles/symbols
If you wish to contact the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland for copies of the resources, e-mail the following link:
administration@cypcs.org.uk
Below is a link to their home page if you would like to explore more:
https://www.cypcs.org.uk/
Thanks to Julie Oswald at Busby Primary School for circulating this:
https://www.cypcs.org.uk/ufiles/42-Articles-A4-cards.pdf
World Autism Awareness Week 2018 will be the 26 March – 2 April.
What will you be doing to promote this in your establishment?
Let us know what you are up to and we can post links to spread the word and inspire others!
http://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/world-autism-awareness-week.aspx
I hope you find it helpful!
Information and practical strategies to use in mainstream school environments
