Education
- SENDIASS North Yorkshire
https://sendiassnorthyorkshire.co.uk/
SENDIASS is a service for parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities as well as young people themselves. It is impartial and gives confidential information, advice and support that is arms length to the Local Authority.
- Immie Swain: How to Spot the Signs of Autism in Pupils
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8hrFwfhwNw
Interview on Good Morning Britain on helping teachers recognise autism
- Autism Education Trust
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/
We are a not-for-profit organisation supported by the Department for Education. Our 360-degree support programme offers education professionals training, practical tools and a wealth of free resources to better support autistic children and young people aged 0 to 25. Browse our brand-new website to find out how we can help.
- Dr Pooky Knightsmith
https://www.pookyknightsmith.com/
Resources to support neurodivergent students in the classroom
- Not Fine in School
https://notfineinschool.co.uk/
Support for families of children/young people experiencing school attendance barriers.
- Anna Freud – Addressing emotionally-based school avoidance
This resource looks at the topic of emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA) and shares ideas to help education staff address the issue
- Elective Home Education (EHE) Local Offer from North Yorkshire Council
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/education-and-learning/elective-home-education-ehe-local-offer
Guidance for parents or carers who are currently or considering electively home educating
- Unschooling Every Family
https://unschoolingeveryfamily.com/
An unschooling support group for parents and caregivers of atypical kids
- Sunshine Support
https://sunshine-support.org/advice-and-support/resources/
Free resources and advice for parents re. SEND provision and EHCPs
- Square Pegs: Inclusivity, compassion and fitting in – a guide for schools by Fran Morgan and Ellie Costello
https://www.teamsquarepeg.org/
Over the last few years, changes in education have made it increasingly hard for those children who don’t ‘fit’ the system – the square pegs in a rigid system of round holes. This book will be invaluable in guiding leaders and teaching staff through the most effective ways to address this challenge. Can be recommended to all professionals working in education
- Alfie Kohn author
Alfie Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behaviour, education and parenting. Author of Schooling Beyond Measure, The Homework Myth and The Myth of the Spoiled Child
Transitions
- Transition Tool Kit (Autism Education Trust)
https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/sites/default/files/field/attachemnt/transitiontoolkit.pdf
This Tool Kit provides a wealth of practical strategies and advice across various stages of transition.
- Specialist Training in Autism and Raising Standards
http://www.starsteam.org.uk/transition
Although this is aimed more towards school staff, it provides information about how school and families can work together to provide the best transitions for young autistic people whilst recognising activities and steps that can be taken to support transition.
Resources for Professionals
- National Autistic Society – Professional Practice
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice
A selection of articles and opinion pieces written by professionals and autistic people who share their knowledge, good practice, research and advice for anyone working with autistic people. New articles will be published each month.
- National Autistic Society – Services for Professionals
https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/services-for-professionals
Information about how we can help you to support autistic people, in your services, schools, venues or workplace. You can also read stories from other professionals, find articles, guidance and the latest training and conferences.
- Beyond Autism – Professionals Resources
https://www.beyondautism.org.uk/professionals/resources/
A range of free resources for professionals working with autistic children
- Autism Education Trust
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/
We are a not-for-profit organisation supported by the Department for Education. Our 360-degree support programme offers education professionals training, practical tools and a wealth of free resources to better support autistic children and young people aged 0 to 25. Browse our brand-new website to find out how we can help.
- Creative Education
https://www.creativeeducation.co.uk/
Courses and webinars for education staff
- Safeguarding Autistic Girls: Strategies for Professionals by Carly Jones
Providing professionals with access to safeguarding strategies that are straightforward to implement and highly effective, this is essential reading for everyone who wants to better understand the challenges faced by this vulnerable group, and ensure they have access to the same opportunities to secure a good education and build safe and happy relationships as their peers