Social communication and interaction

When children and young people have differences in understanding social behaviour and the throughs and feelings of others, which impacts on the development of relationships and friendships.

This information may be appropriate for primary and/or secondary pupils according to their age, stage and individual needs.    

Websites

An introduction to autism

How autism presents in and impacts females and how to safeguard them

Information, training and support for PDA people, parents and carers, and professionals can be found on the PDA website. 

Anxiety, and its experience for autistic people. 

Understanding and supporting with social behaviour and feelings 

Puberty and beyond

Safeguarding and bulling information specific to autism

Self-help resources 

Best practice guidance 

Resources to help you create a communication friendly classroom 

The progression framework is intended to assist practitioners in identifying areas where autistic pupils may require additional support, so that specific programmes can be planned and implemented.

Evidence based intervention materials to support understanding of feelings and social behaviour.

Resources to use to support your work with pupils presenting with PDA.

Resources to use to support a whole school community understanding of autism

Best practice guidance on working with children and their families 

Resources to support girls with autism

Inclusive support series - Autism

Training

The C&I advisory service have a menu of training courses including bitesize, Autism Education Trust and primary/secondary Swift courses. 

SWIFT is a training programme for schools and parents/carers who have a child on the autism spectrum or who has communication and interaction needs. It consists of four modules that explore key aspects of autism, development and learning.

Training on making sense of autism, good autism practice, social stories, zones of regulation, communication-friendly classrooms, anxiety, and PDA is available. Discuss your needs and priorities with your specialist advisory teacher.

Whole School SEND training on an introduction, identification, supporting and developing speech, language and communication needs 

Specialist support in school 

The SENSS C&I team supports, advises, and empowers staff in schools and settings to understand the needs of children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs and autism spectrum conditions.