For Professionals: How to support autistic learners in the classroom

Half day course

This course is suitable for teachers and SENCOs looking to develop communication and environmental strategies to support autistic pupils in the classroom.

We will introduce a range of positive strategies and help you to create an individualised action plan, and we will also look at tailored strategies to respond to needs identified in action plans (e.g. using task planners, using levels of questioning, using visual supports).

Course aims:

• To develop your knowledge of a range of positive strategies and approaches to supporting autistic pupils in school.
• To complete a self-evaluation and action plan in relation to making your school or classroom environment more autism friendly