Autism Awareness Month

Support for Learning are recognising Autism Awareness month next week by having a few different activities taking place:

  • All PSHE classes will have an Autism lesson to help raise awareness
  • Support for Learning are hosting a coffee morning on Friday 27th April to both raise awareness and raise money for Scottish Autism society.
    • Finally, all staff have been issued with 2 information sheets
  • Top tips for helping Autistic students learn
  • What you need to know about Autism

Both sheets can be found on the Support for Learning Web Page

  • There is also an opportunity to access to a free online module focusing on woman and girls with ASD. Information is given below:

Woman and Girls Module

This module aims to give a better understanding of autistic female characteristics and provide you with the skills and knowledge to be aware of more subtle characteristics.~

Link to module:

https://www.autism.org.uk/professionals/training-consultancy/online/women-and-girls.aspx?utm_source=The%20National%20Autistic%20Society&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9229058_Women%20and%20Girls%20module%20launch&dm_i=YA3,5HT6Q,DZ8JX1,LAYF5,1

Written by Mrs McQuaid.