Successfully Advocating for Autistic Children in School

Navigating the education system can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to ensure that an autistic child’s needs are understood, respected, and met. Advocacy is key - but where do you start, and how do you make a difference?

In this empowering and practical webinar, Chris Bonnello an autistic educator, former SEN teacher, and founder of Autistic Not Weird shares his unique insights on how to effectively advocate for autistic learners in school settings.

Blending lived experience with professional expertise, Chris will guide parents, carers, and educators through the essential tools, language, and mindset needed to create genuinely inclusive educational environments.

We’ll explore:

• Common challenges autistic pupils face in school
• How to communicate effectively with school staff
• Understanding rights, responsibilities, and reasonable adjustments
• Practical strategies for everyday advocacy and long-term change

Whether you're a parent advocating for your child or a professional supporting autistic students, this session offers powerful, practical advice grounded in real-world experience.

Why join live?

Attending live isn’t just about watching a webinar, it’s about being part of something powerful in real time.

Here’s what you get when you join us live at Sunshine Support:

✅ You get your questions answered…Our sessions always include a live Q&A with our expert speakers where you can ask what’s on your mind and get tailored advice that you won’t find on Google.

✅ You get to feel seen and understoodThere’s something special about joining other parents who get it. You’ll be in a room (virtually!) with people who understand the challenges you’re facing; they will share the same fears and challenges that you have and you’ll leave feeling less alone.

✅ You get practical takeaways you can use right awayWe don’t just talk theory. You’ll leave the webinar with real strategies and a better understanding of how to support your child.

✅ There is no pressure – just come as you areYour camera won’t be on so come in your PJs if that’s what’s comfy. Or you can listen in while doing the washing up or sitting with a cuppa. There’s no judgment, just support.

We get your life is unpredictable and you might not be able to make it – that’s OK. As long as you have purchased a ticket, we’ll send you the full replay within 24 hours of the webinar taking place.

The important bits you need to know:

• All webinars are recorded except where we explicitly state they will not be
• When you sign up, we will send you the link to the webinar. You’ll get reminder emails in the run-up to the event so long as you don’t unsubscribe from Eventbrite emails
• When you join the webinar your camera and microphone are automatically turned off so we cannot see or hear you.
• If you are delayed then don’t worry about joining late.
• If something comes up and you cannot make it then don’t worry as all ticketholders are sent a link to the recording of the webinar the next day. This is then available to you for 30 days.
• Slides, references and CPD certificates are also sent out the next day.
• Join live and you have the chance to ask any questions you might have.
• Any questions or queries, then please email them through to events@sunshine-support.org.uk

DISCLAIMER

The views expressed in the webinar are of the presenter and not Sunshine Support as an organisation. The information detailed on this page is accurate at the time of publishing. We reserve the right to change the speaker at any time. There maybe events outside of our control that contribute to this and our intention will always be to ensure the webinar goes ahead and meets the brief as closely as possible.