These slides were developed for a keynote presentation in spring 2025.
Here’s the session overview:
From Primary to Secondary: Empowering Autistic Students to Thrive
This session equips school staff with the empathy, knowledge, and practical strategies needed to support autistic students during the transition to secondary school. Focusing on reducing anxiety and fostering success, the session covers continuity of support, building familiarity, and promoting strong relationships, leaving attendees inspired and ready to make a positive impact.
By the end of the session, attendees will:
- Understand the challenges autistic students face during transition
- Develop empathy for autistic students’ sensory, social, and emotional experiences
- Explore practical strategies to ensure a smooth, positive transition
- Learn how to equip students with key skills for success in secondary school
- Take away actionable ideas to implement immediately in their schools
If you were there, I hope these are a helpful aide-memoire. If not, I hope they make enough sense without me to be useful. If you’d like to download them, you can do so via this page on slideshare.
Further Resources
Here are some further resources you might find helpful to build on the session:
- DOWNLOAD: Classroom Tips Sheet
- DOWNLOAD: All about me!
- DOWNLOAD: What helps me thrive
- DOWNLOAD: Great thigns about child X
- DOWNLOAD: Equipping autistic students for secondary school life
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