These slides were developed for a webinar in January 2025.
Becoming an Autistic-Friendly School
This webinar explores practical ways to create a truly autistic-friendly school environment, focusing on enabling autistic students, staff, and families to thrive. Rooted in real-world insights and lived experiences, the session covers ten key principles that support inclusion, reduce barriers, and celebrate strengths. With actionable ideas to apply at classroom, whole-school, and cultural levels, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of autism and the tools to foster an environment where everyone can flourish. The focus is on positivity, collaboration, and creating spaces that embrace and support neurodivergence.
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 Patreon.
Further Resources
Here are some further resources you might find helpful to build on the session:
- DOWNLOAD | Social Scripts for the Classroom
- DOWNLOAD | Comfort Audit To Prevent Sensory Overwhelm
- DOWNLOAD | Mood Changing Playlists Prompts
- DOWNLOAD | Classroom Tips For Transition Chart
- DOWNLOAD | ADHD/ASC Student Class Task Planner
- DOWNLOAD | Start with Strengths Worksheet
- DOWNLOAD | Anxiety – Feeling Safe Worksheet
- PODCAST | Using a Comfort Audit to Better Meet Children’s Sensory Needs
- VIDEO | Ideas for Avoiding Autistic Burnout
- VIDEO | ADHD/AUTISM | Fidgets for the Classroom with Lyra
- 6 In 60 | Emotional Regulation at School for Autistic Students
- 6 In 60 | Neurodivergent Friendly Communication
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