Advanced training materials for autism; dyslexia; speech, language and communication; emotional, social and behavioural difficulties; moderate learning difficulties

This unit looks at the various people within your school and from external agencies who may come into regular contact with a pupil with autism. It considers the impact that these people may have on pupils, and identifies ways in which you can support communication and collaboration to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

The unit looks at the following areas:

• Identifying those that might have contact with pupils with autism so that they can be trained or informed to better support pupils.
• The importance of communication between staff members.
• The roles of different staff in the school.
• Establishing links with agencies outside the school.

While studying this unit, you will:

• Evaluate your school’s communication systems in relation to pupils with autism.
• Develop a whole school approach to effective practice for pupils on the autism spectrum.

Upon completing this unit, you will:

• Understand the key components which are likely to lead to effective practice across the school.
• Have knowledge of the qualities and skills of staff which are likely to be effective in working with pupils on the autism spectrum.