There are a number of additional resources you can access for further support around school related issues.

Online resources

Books

Championing your autistic team at secondary school book cover‘Championing Your Autistic Teen at Secondary School: Getting the Best from Mainstream Settings’ by Debby Elly

From choosing the right school for your child (and spotting the tell-tale signs of the wrong one), to preparing both your child and the new school for the transition, to overcoming barriers and building a positive, collaborative and effective relationship between home and school. Tackling key topics from the point of view of both parent and teacher and using examples of great practice, this contains everything you need to know to build a more positive secondary school experience for your child.

 

 

Nurturing your autistic young person book cover‘Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person – A Parent’s Handbook to Supporting Newly Diagnosed Teens and Pre-Teens’ by Cathy Wassell

This book contains a wealth of information on autism related topics.  It is for parents and would also be useful for any teacher who needs to know more about their autistic students.  It includes the useful and informative chapter ‘Autism in School’

 

 

 

 

Autism, Bullying and Me book cover‘Autism, Bullying and Me: The Really Useful Stuff You Need To Know About Coping with Bullying’ by Emily Lovegrove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Square Pegs book cover‘Square Pegs: Inclusivity, Compassion and Fitting in – a Guide for Schools’ by Fran Morgan and Ellie Costello.

This book is for educational professionals – but might give parents some ideas about what to expect and ask from schools.

 

 

 

 

 

Learning from autistic teachers book cover‘Learning from Autistic Teachers: How to be a Neurodiversity Inclusive School’ by Wood, Crane, Morrison and Moyse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create a Self Care Plan

Here’s a great leaflet to advise young people on how to make a self-care planIt offers tips on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing, so that you feel happy in school or college and get the most out of school and college experiences. 

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Click here for the link to the School Self Care Plan

 

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Supporting your autistic child through school

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