Learning about Autism

The Learning about Autism programme is a whole school/setting approach to improving awareness and understanding of the needs of autistic pupils. A school can gain the award by completing the programme.

What is autism?

This section helps to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.

I work in an early years setting

The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals.  The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in an early years setting.

I work in a primary school

The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals.  The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in a primary school.

I work in a secondary school

The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals.  The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in a secondary school.

I work in a further education institute

The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals.  The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in further education and to provide a practical handbook for autistic students.

I am a work based learning provider

The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals.  The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in work based learning and to provide a practical handbook for autistic learners.