Neurodiversity is about celebrating and embracing difference and diversity across humankind, and looking at how we can support neurodiversity across all contexts.'
Autism: Resources for families
Resources to support parents and carers of Autistic children and young people.
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Starting School
These resources are aimed at helping families of children on the autism spectrum (diagnosed or undiagnosed) prepare for the first year of schooling.
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Building interoception and self-regulation skills
Help students notice their body cues and manage emotions to feel calm, confident and ready to engage in learning.
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Featured videos
Understanding neurodiversity and autism
In this video, experts, autistic people, and parents of autistic children talk about what neurodivergence and autism mean to them and reflect on their experiences.
Understanding emotions and behaviour of autistic children: Video
Autistic advocate and educator, Dr Emma Goodall, discusses strategies for building relationships and emotional co-regulation with autistic children.
Using social stories to help your child prepare for school: Video
This video explores the benefits of social stories for helping autistic children to prepare for school and unpacks what makes a good social story.
Advocating for your autistic child's needs at school: Video
This video discusses strategies for families of autistic children to consider when advocating for your child's needs at school.
Survival mode: Video
Dr Goodall unpacks 'survival mode' and why it can cause some children and young people may lash out.
What is interoception?
Interoception or 'mindful body awareness' is thought to be a prerequisite for self-regulation. In this video, educator and researcher, Dr Emma Goodall introduces the concept.
Resources
Autism resources for adolescents
Resources for the whole school community to support adolescents on the autism spectrum
Tips for autistic LGBTIQA+ young people
Tips to give autistic LGBTIQA+ young people ideas and resources for accessing support.
Brain break bops
Short animated videos featuring an interoception movement, plus other fun dance moves and memorable song lyrics.