Resources

Screenshot of a video call with two women, one with short brown hair and glasses, the other with long brown hair, in different rooms with framed photos and artwork in the background.

Click to watch Aliyah (a Year 10 student) talk to me about her views on schools, education and being autistic. (Filmed for Brighton & Hove SEND Conference, 2022)

Document entitled "Demand Avoidance"

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Demand avoidance - what it is and how to offer support that works

Page discussing neurodivergent and autistic terms, including autistic burnout, double empathy problem, emotional school avoidance, and monotropism, with a reference to an Autism Advocate video on double empathy.

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Key neurodivergent and autistic terms and concepts

Guide with questions for visiting a school, covering curriculum adaptation, personalization, hobbies, sensory support, environment, and uniforms, with branding and website at the bottom.

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Questions to consider when choosing a school

Drawing of two cats sitting, one gray and one orange, both wearing colorful glasses. Caption reads: 'So... Your Friend's Autistic?' with a rainbow and city council logo.

Click here to download Aliyah’s free “so your friend’s autistic” leaflet, which can be printed and shared with students.

Useful links

The organisations below are, like us, progressive and neuroaffirmative:

Bridging the Neurodivide

The Autistic Advocate

Aucademy

The PDA Society

The Autistic Girls Network

Playing a Part