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Your child: at school

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Children with autism may experience some difficulties with the social side of school life - for example, dealing with free time or lunchtimes, or bullying. In this section, we talk about how you, your child's school and fellow pupils can support them.

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Education: understanding difficulties at break time and lunchtime
Free time such as lunchtime and break time can give rise to difficulties for pupils with autism and Asperger syndrome. Here, we identify the main difficulties they may experience and suggest some solutions.

Education: classroom and playground - support for children with autism spectrum disorders
Information for teachers and school staff who work with children with autism and Asperger syndrome, with suggestions for supporting children in school and creating an autism-friendly environment.

Bullying: a guide for parents
Useful information on all aspects of bullying, from our Autism Helpline.

Circle of Friends - promoting inclusion and interaction
Circle of Friends is used mainly in mainstream schools as a way of promoting pupils' inclusion and interaction with their peers. It may be helpful for children and young people with autism.

Education: working with an Asperger pupil in secondary schools
This information is aimed at anyone working with children with Asperger syndrome in secondary schools: teachers, special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCOs) and especially teaching assistants (TAs).

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