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Here you'll find 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.

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Supporting autistic children to stay in mainstream education

Nikki Kennedy, Specialist Resource Base Development Lead at the National Autistic Society, discusses the National Autistic Society’s Cullum Centres. Nikki shares how and why the Centres were developed and the impact they have had on autistic students in mainstream education.

Ensuring autistic students are heard supporting students to support each other

Derwen College Autism Advisor Helen Evans has been working with student researchers to identify strategies to support autistic students and those with learning difficulties to communicate their thoughts and experiences. Derwen College Communications Officer Eluned Watson found out more about this important project.

Wellbeing in nature - how being outside can help autistic people’s wellbeing

Jasmine Afaily-Zadeh’s research interests focus on the positive mental health impacts of time spent in nature, an area that is currently growing in its research base and application. In this article, she explores the relevance of research for autistic adults and children.

Supporting autistic children through outdoor learning experiences

Esther Gooch, Intervention and Prevention Teacher at Banchory Primary School, discusses the many benefits of outdoor learning for autistic children.

Creating an autism-friendly work environment

In the refurbished caretaker’s house, next door to Spa School Bermondsey in South London, sits the School House Café, serving artisan coffee, cake and lunches to the local community.

Emotion Works – A tool to support autistic individuals to recognise and understand their emotions

Emotion Works – A tool to support autistic individuals to recognise and understand their emotions

How an AV1 robot supported our autistic pupil's return to school

In this article, Martin Haskayne describes how an AV1 inclusion robot was used to support a pupil’s return to school following the COVID-19 pandemic and what staff learnt through the process.

Joining the National Autistic Society’s Accreditation Programme – our experience

Victoria Fox at St John’s School, shares her experience of the accreditation process, including her insights on what has been of most benefit throughout the accreditation process.

Introducing a school therapy dog

Headteacher at Northcott School, discusses how she decided that a therapy dog was needed for her school, and the impact that Ozzy has had on her autistic pupils.

Helping young people to understand their autistic identity

Rebecca Duffus discusses the importance of supporting young people to understand their autistic identity

National Autistic Society Scotland student support service

Moya Flynn shares how the service developed, how it underwent changes in response to periods of lockdown and how the mentoring service can benefit autistic students

What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication and how can it benefit autistic people?

Emily Higgins-Walsh discusses the advantages of flexible and person-centred communication tools for autistic people.
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