29 May - 29 May 09
Jordanhill,Glasgow, United Kingdom

From IRISS 6 months ago

Category: Education & E-Learning
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Desc: The National Centre for Autism Studies, commissioned by the Scottish Government, has devised the Toolbox to help deliver comprehensive, inclusive education for children with autism and solid guidance for the professionals responsible for their care and well-being. Education Authorities, schools and early years settings have a major role to play in supporting the Scottish Government's 5 strategic objectives by expanding opportunities, increasing access to education, as well as increasing the opportunities available to, and the achievements of, pupils and young children on the autistic spectrum: this day exploring autism in education through the new Autism Toolbox will help in that process. The Autism Toolbox is the output of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Education Working Group, which was established to take forward the recommendations in the Education for Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders report from HMIE and the National Autistic Society Scotland report, make school make sense - both published in October 2006. The Working Group included representation from HMIE, the National Autistic Society Scotland, the Scottish Society for Autism, Initial Teacher Education Providers and the Educational Institute of Scotland.