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Autism in Education
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We work with schools and educational settings to help staff better understand and support autistic and neurodivergent children and young people.
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Our approach is practical and neuroaffirming, focusing on understanding each pupil’s individual strengths, communication style, sensory needs and experiences. We can provide training, assessment and direct support to help create environments in which neurodivergent pupils feel understood, included and able to thrive.
How autistic differences may present in education
Autism can look very different from one pupil to another. Some autistic differences may be immediately noticeable, while others may be less visible or masked within the school environment.
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The examples below are not a checklist for diagnosis, but may help staff recognise when a child or young person could benefit from greater understanding or support.
Differences in navigating friendships and social relationships
Differences in communication and social interaction
Repetitive movements, play or preferred ways of doing things
Sensory differences or sensory overwhelm
Strong or highly focused interests
Finding transitions or unstructured times more demanding
Experiencing or expressing emotions differently
Preference for familiarity, routine and predictability
Becoming overwhelmed by unexpected changes
Masking or camouflaging differences during the school day
When a pupil appears to be coping
Some autistic children and young people work extremely hard to manage the demands of the school day. They may appear quiet, compliant, sociable or academically successful while experiencing significant effort, anxiety or sensory overload underneath.
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A pupil presenting differently at school and at home does not necessarily mean that either account is inaccurate. Masking, structure, familiarity and environmental demands can all influence how a child presents across settings.
Autism Services for Educational Establishments
Autism Assessments
We provide comprehensive autism assessments for children and young people, bringing together developmental history, direct clinical assessment and information from education as part of the wider clinical picture.
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Our assessments follow NICE guidance and are designed to provide a clear understanding of the pupil’s individual strengths, differences and support needs.
Teacher Training
We provide bespoke neurodiversity training for teaching staff and educational teams.
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Training can help staff better understand autism, ADHD, masking, sensory differences, communication and emotional regulation, with practical strategies that can be applied within the classroom and wider school environment.
1:1 Student Support
We offer individual and small-group therapeutic support for neurodivergent children and young people.
Support is tailored to the pupil and may focus on areas such as understanding their neurodivergent identity, recognising and communicating their needs, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, relationships and navigating the demands of school life.
Working with your setting
Every school and pupil is different, so our input can be tailored to the needs of your setting.
Whether you are looking for assessment, staff training or direct support for a child or young person, we are happy to discuss what would be most helpful and provide a clear plan and quotation before any work begins.
Contact us to discuss support for your school or educational setting.
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