2. WHAT DO YOU THINK AUTISM IS?
 What do you think is the most common sign of
autism?
 Do you tend to stereotype people with autism?
 Can autistic students go on to be independent?
 What kind of issues with autistic students have
you faced in the past?
 How do you think this could be improved?

3. WHAT IS AUTISM?
 Autism affects everyone
differently
 People with autism interpret
the world differently
 It’s not uncommon for
autism to go undiagnosed
 We want to use our
experiences to show
teachers how people with
autism can be supported at
school

4. RECOGNISING SIGNS OF AUTISM IN A STUDENT
 Some students find it hard to
concentrate
 Some students get into fights
 Students may seem isolated
 Students may find it hard to
make friends
 For more help on recognising
signs of autism, visit:
www.autism.org.uk

5. ADAPTING TEACHING FOR AUTISTIC STUDENTS
 Autism can cause pupils problems at school
 You can make life easier for autistic students by
adapting your teaching
 Quiet classrooms
 One to one help when needed
 Get to know your pupils and how they learn
 Keep your body language clear
 Have regular meetings with the parents of autistic
students

6. MAKING SCHOOL FEEL SAFE
 Make a safe space at school
 Have a support group within the
school for pupils with Autism.
 “Being around other people that
understand works really well”
 Manage bullying
 Educate other students about autism
 Encourage students to report bullying

7. PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER SCHOOL
 It’s important to help pupils
prepare for leaving school
and starting work
 Encourage students to do
work experience
 There are many employers
which are supportive of those
with autism
 For more information visit
www.asdhelpinghands.or
g.uk

8. PERSONAL STORIES
‘‘I was always picked last for teams’’
‘‘I got more detentions
that I can remember’’
‘‘At college I had a support
worker that was really
good at keeping the other
students away in class’’
‘‘She’d sit with me
somewhere quiet and
help me get my words
down on paper’’
‘‘Year 10 was
completely wiped from
my mind’’