Autism and Behaviour in the Classroom: What Changed in the Room?
When a child’s behaviour changes, look at the environment. A real classroom story about a smaller table, and four things to check in the classroom.
When Visual Supports Are Wrong: The Board Said Lunch
The School Visit Real stories. Practical strategies. Every week. When Visual Supports Are Wrong Hi, I’m Steph, an autism and SEND specialist. Each week I write one real story from inside a school. What I saw. What it meant. What it might change for you on a Monday morning. And, Read more
Behaviour as Communication: The 30 Seconds Before She Hit
A Year 1 pupil hits a TA. Thirty seconds earlier, she was mid-message on her core vocabulary board. Why behaviour starts long before the moment we see.
Inclusive Teaching Strategies for Autistic Students
11 Inclusive Teaching Strategies That Can Help Autistic and Neurodivergent Students Thrive Simple strategies you can start using in your classroom immediately. 1. Consider sensory environments Classrooms contain a lot of sensory input, so reducing unnecessary noise, visual clutter and overwhelm can help students feel calmer and more able to Read more
Podcast #14 PECS: Collaboration between home and school with Louise Maggs
Transcription coming soon… Join the free live online PECS workshop on Thursday the 30th March. Information on how to save your free spot over on the pinned post in my Facebook group Autism and Inclusive Teaching.
Podcast #13 Neurodivergent teachers: ADHD with Lynn McCann
Autism Specialist Teacher Lynn McCann is on the podcast to talk about ADHD, lived experience and the impact on teaching neurodivergent students.
Podcast #12 The value of neurodiversity with Gareth Jones
TV presenter, producer, director and podcaster Gareth Jones AKA ‘Gaz Top’ joins Steph Reed to discuss the value of neurodiversity in the context of neurodiverse family.
Autism advice and strategies for parents & carers
Practical autism strategies and advice for parents and carers. Grab the free printable handout!
How to Communicate With an Autistic Child: A Neuro-Affirming Guide
Communication and Autism Every autistic child communicates. Some use a lot of spoken language, some use very little, and some use none at all, relying instead on gesture, expression, behaviour, signing or AAC tools (augmentative and alternative communication). If you know more than one autistic child, you already know how Read more
AST Update: New Online Courses!
I am excited to introduce the new online courses offering you in-depth knowledge and practical skills that you can apply straight away. Autism Spectrum Teacher Online Courses.