Sharing practice to support autism spectrum disorders

Symbolising the environment: Using symbols to aid communication

This case study looks at a project in Fife which explored how the use of symbols supported children with a learning disability to communicate more effectively, and also met the needs of many children who had no recognised learning or communication impairment.

Published on 22 March 2011

Autism Good Practice Conference

The HMIE/LTS Good Practice Conference for practitioners working with children and young people with autism spectrum disorders was held in the Stirling Management Centre, Bridge of Allan, in November 2009.

Published on 16 November 2010

Clippens offers experience in the workplace

At Clippens School, three secondary pupils with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) are gaining valuable supported work experience.

Published on 13 October 2010

Autism training is a positive experience for an Additional Support Needs auxiliary

An Additional Support Needs auxiliary tells us about attending autism training with a pupil’s parent to improve support for the child and for other pupils.

Published on 12 October 2010

A day in the life of a rural primary 1-3 class

A teacher from Orkney describes her careful planning and organisation to support learning for all pupils in her class, including pupils with autism, hearing impairment and other additional support needs.

Published on 3 November 2009

Joining our nursery class

A ‘can-do’ approach makes all the difference to a young boy with autism joining the nursery class of South Morningside Primary.

Published on 15 October 2009

Working together to teach peers about Asperger's syndrome

At Masterton Primary a pupil with Asperger’s syndrome has been involved in improving the understanding of his peers about Asperger’s.

Published on 28 August 2009

Transitions for young people with autism spectrum disorder

Hamilton Grammar has developed a supportive primary to secondary transition programme focusing on pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Published on 28 August 2009

Taking account of the views of pupils with autism

A teacher at Banff Primary is helping pupils with autism ‘record’ their feelings and wishes and participate in annual reviews.

Published on 28 August 2009