“Understanding Autism” is the introductory module for the series of training sessions that are being developed as part of the Autism in Schools (AiS) project in Greater Manchester.
This workshop aims to help parents/carers of autistic children and young people to learn more about autism and neurodiversity. It will also be delivered to teachers and staff at the following Manchester schools that are participating in the AiS project: Didsbury High School, Levenshulme High School, Manchester Communication Academy, Southern Cross School, St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic High School, and Trinity Church of England High School.
The training workshop will cover:
- What is Autism?
- Social Understanding and Communication
- Flexibility, Information Processing and Understanding
- Sensory Processing and Integration
- Camouflaging and Masking
- Neurodiversity
- … And more!
Booking is free to parents of children and young people who go to the above-mentioned schools.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary and/or access requirements.
What is Autism in Schools?
The Autism in Schools (AiS) project is a government-funded initiative that aims to improve support for autistic children and young people in mainstream secondary schools.
There are four participating schools in Manchester – Levenshulme High School, Manchester Communication Academy, Southern Cross School, and St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic High School – with two more joining us for phase 2 this year (Didsbury High School and Trinity Church of England High School).
As part of the project, we aim to ensure that children and young people are supported better in the school environment; foster good relationships between and among staff, parents and students; signpost families to sources of information and support; and promote neurodiversity awareness and acceptance among young people.