Energy Accounting is a helpful strategy for Autistic young people. It uses the idea of a bank account, where the withdrawals and deposits are energy rather than money. A battery analogy can also be used at times. Many autistic people find this idea useful as it provides a way of thinking about managing stress and energy levels. Professionals can also use this to consider the ‘drains’ and ‘gains’ that a pupil may be experiencing at school and how to support using this strategy.

Energy accounting training

The Neuroinclusive Support Team (NST) provide Autistic Energy Accounting training which is advertised on a regular basis on Oracle. As part of this training, NST have put together a support pack with planning documents to support creating an energy account with a learner. Energy Accounting Support Pack

Neuroinclusive Support Team

ASIST provide Autistic Energy Accounting training which is advertised on a regular basis on Oracle. As part of this training ASIST have put together a support pack with planning documents to support  creating an energy account with a learner. Click the link to learn more Energy Accounting Support Pack

The National Autistic Society have also produced a guide on Energy Accounting which provides background information to using this strategy. Know Yourself Energy accounting pack

The Know Yourself series is a set of free resources which includes videos and downloadable guides aiming to support you and others like you to understand what being autistic means. Resources for Autistic Teens