5 Ways To Implement Autism Awareness for Inclusive Teachers
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5 Ways To Implement Autism Awareness for Inclusive Teachers

Byinclusiveteach.com

Autism awareness is an essential concept with ever increasing need for us all to seek a greater understanding of what it means to be autistic. However it must be more than holding an assembly, or watching a video. We must make real and ongoing adaptations to ensure our learning environments and school communities are as inclusive as possible.

Social Stories: Hero Cards & Rules
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Social Stories: Hero Cards & Rules

Byinclusiveteach.com

Social stories are a tried and tested way of teaching social skills but for some learners they are too much. I needed a way to remind a student of the rules but in a way that didn’t single them out as being the focus of the story. Some people will say this won’t work as autistic children can’t generalise…. but anyone who has worked with autism knows a lot of what people say is actually a myth or just does not apply to an individual.

Questions about Sensory Processing Disorder and Behaviour
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Questions about Sensory Processing Disorder and Behaviour

Byinclusiveteach.com

n my role as behaviour lead at my school I am increasingly interested in the impact of sensory processing on learning, engagement and what we perceive as challenging behaviour. I wanted to find out more so asked some questions of the twitterverse. This is a breakdown of some of the things I was able to take away from the chat.

Teacher Student Boundaries in SEN Education.
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Teacher Student Boundaries in SEN Education.

Byinclusiveteach.com

I have discussed on many occasions the importance of positive relationships when working with young people. I work with vulnerable student groups, mainly autistic young people, and those who communicate and see the world differently. This relationship dynamic can shape their view of adult to adult and adult to child interactions for their entire lives.