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This area contains lots of really helpful information, support and advice. Please browse all the categories below.

In this section

  • General introductory material for school teachers  
    This introductory material includes a general information about autistic spectrum disorders, guidelines on helping children with in mainstream school and government guidance and recommendations.
  • Lessons and breaktimes
    Ideas and guidance for teachers on working with children with autism in lessons and breaktimes.
  • Resources for teachers
    Resource lists, full text articles, computer applications and other resources and ideas.
  • New autism resource to support schools
    The Government has developed an exciting new resource to help schools support children with autism better. The Autism Inclusion Development Programme is a series of modules available online and on DVD to help education staff to understand autism.
  • Autism Toolbox sent to all schools in Scotland
    The Autism Toolbox, a new resource funded by the Scottish Government, has been sent to every school and education authority in Scotland, and was launched at the NAS Daldorch House School in Ayrshire.
  • Play and autism
    Learn more about the role of play in child development and how play differs in autism.
  • Helpline email service     
    Our online advice and information service for people with autism and Asperger syndrome, parents, professionals and researchers. We aim to give a response within 14 working days.