For educational professionals in schools

This area contains lots of really helpful information, support and advice. Please browse all the categories below.

General introductory material for school teachers

A general introduction to autistic spectrum disorders, guidelines on helping children with in mainstream school and government guidance and recommendations.

Lessons and breaktimes

Ideas and guidance

Resources for teachers

Resource lists, full text articles, computer applications and other resources and ideas.

New autism resource to support schools

The Government has developed an exciting new resource to help schools support children with autism better. The Autism Inclusion Development Programme is a series of modules available online and on DVD to help education staff to understand autism.

Autism Toolbox sent to all schools in Scotland

The Autism Toolbox, a new resource funded by the Scottish Government, has been sent to every school and education authority in Scotland, and was launched at the NAS Daldorch House School in Ayrshire.

Play and autism

Learn more about the role of play in child development and how play differs in autism.

Helpline email service

[Reply given] Our online advice and information service for people with autism and Asperger syndrome, parents, professionals, researchers, etc. We aim to give a response within 14 working days.