How can we support learners with autism?
Whilst we may not always have a learner with a diagnosis of autism in our classes, we will definitely have learners with a wide variety of communication and interaction needs as the National Autistic Society states:more than 1 in 100 people have autism in the UK.
Autism is a broad term which includes a variety of different related conditions such as Asperger Syndrome and Pathological Demand Avoidance. Whilst different people present with different characteristics of autism, there are three key
Theres lots of resources to support autistic pupils on my website http://www.reachoutasc.com.
just a note about Autism Speaks – many autistic people boycott this organisation as they use a lot of their funds in trying to find a ‘cure’ for autism which is highly insulting to many autistic people.
Other organisations with really good resources for teachers are the Autism Education Trust and Network Autism.
I believe Anthony William ( Medical Medium) books have information that could be helpful to children with autism, aspergers, adhd etc. Information that is rare.