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For Practitioners working directly with pupils on the autism spectrum to develop their practice (pupils in the 5 - 16 age group)

This includes teachers, teaching assistants, lunchtime staff, senior management, governors and social workers

AET is a nationally recognised programme whose aim is to share knowledge and good practice to a wider community

• Do you want to improve your knowledge and understanding of autism?


• Do you want to increase your understanding of autism?


• Do you sometimes work with pupils with autism?

The making sense of autism training will giving you a better understanding and awareness of autism and the way it affects pupils in school. 

All participants will be able to:

• Identify the four key areas of difference that need to be taken into account.


• Know the importance of understanding the individual pupil and their profile of strengths and areas for development.


• Identify the key areas to help pupils on the autism spectrum build positive relationships with staff, peers, families and people in their community.


• Develop an awareness of the sensory and communication differences that pupils may experience.

The training uses a range of teaching tools to form an essential part of your continued professional development: 

• Videos


• Strategies


• Presentations


• Resources


• Activities

This is a 90 minute session designed to develop awareness and understanding of autism which will be delivered remotely 

Cost: Free to Ealing maintained schools, £30 to out of borough/academy schools

This training session is designed for all staff working with pupils in the 5 - 16 age group.

This includes teachers, teaching assistants, transport staff, lunchtime staff, senior management, governors and social workers.