Published on

11th November 2025

Making Sense of Autism (AET training, supported by DfE)

Autism
Autism poster
Date
to
Categories
SEND and Inclusion
Code
JW
Leader
Emily Hinson
Provider
WBC
Phase
Primary
Location
Online using Teams
Cost
Free of charge for Wokingham Schools

This is an awareness-raising course that introduces autism and the areas of difference. It explores areas of difference in terms of strengths and support needs and identifies some initial reasonable adjustments when supporting neurodivergent pupils

Who should attend

Anyone working in a school environment, whether they are teachers, learning support assistants, school meals supervisors, school business managers, site staff or office staff. It could also be suitable for taxi drivers and schools escorts.

Course outcomes

This course aims to:
- Extend delegates' understanding of how autism affects pupils in school.
- Increase delegates' expertise in recognising an autistic pupil's individual strengths and differences.
- Develop delegates' skills in identifying barriers to learning for autistic pupils.
- Develop delegates' understanding of what reasonable adjustments need to be made to support an autistic pupil in their setting.

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