Neuro-Affirming Education Resources

Education resources

Practical resources for creating neurodiversity-affirming educational environments. These visuals support teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants and parents in implementing inclusive approaches that respect Autistic learning styles and needs while fostering belonging and authentic participation.

‘Just’ is a harmful word If children can, they will

A reminder that 'just' is a harmful word and that if children can, they will.

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3 Bears Sensory Needs

Three bears and their porridge bowls show that everyone has sensory needs and 'just right' differs.

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AAC Communication Matters Everyone Deserves a Voice

A graphic on AAC, augmentative and alternative communication: everyone deserves a voice.

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Alternatives to CBT

A poster made with Lisa Chapman saying CBT is not the only option, and neurodivergent people may want more flexible…

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Alternatives to CBT 2

A mind map of alternatives to CBT, from art and music therapy to peer and special interest groups, asking what…

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Anti-ABA ANTI-PBS ANTI-Behaviourism Resources and Signposting

A signposting PDF of resources that challenge ABA, PBS and behaviourism.

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Autism and Environment Penguin in Snow

Autism + Environment = Outcome (Luke Beardon), shown with a happy penguin by an igloo.

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Autism and Environment Penguin in Sun

Autism + environment = outcome (Luke Beardon), shown with a tearful penguin in a hot desert.

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Autism and Transitions

Why transitions can be hard for Autistic people: uncertainty, change and the energy of shifting attention.

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Autism Heritability Sandin 2017

Sandin and colleagues (2017) on the high heritability of autism: Autistic children are more likely to have an Autistic parent.

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Autism Heritability Sandin 2027 (2)

Why teachers and families need to collaborate for Autistic children to thrive, noting that parents may also be neurodivergent.

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AUTISTIC BURNOUT & SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Supporting Young People

Four top tips for supporting young people with Autistic burnout and school attendance, starting with listening.

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Autistic Constellation Dr Luke Beardon Quote Dec 2023

A Dr Luke Beardon quote card from an Autistic Parents UK webinar: discover your Autistic constellation, and make the world…

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Autistic Routines Vs Schedules

Autistic routines can be helpful and secure, while strict schedules can cause stress; flexibility helps at home and school.

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Autistic Routines vs Schedules 2

Autistic routines and schedules: routines bring consistency and safety, rigid timetables can add stress.

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bell hooks Quote: Resistance

A bell hooks quote card on building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone.

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Benefits of Neurodiversity Affirming Education

The benefits of neurodiversity affirming education, from less stigma to better attendance, learning and relationships.

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Celebrate Difference (Don’t Focus on Deficits)

A simple quote card: celebrate difference and don't focus on deficits.

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Celebrate Neurodiversity

A bright, joyful watercolour-style visual with a lightbulb to celebrate neurodiversity.

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Children Deserve to Thrive in School

A pink-heart card: children deserve to thrive, not just survive, in school.

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Children’s Needs Understanding Adults

A quote card: children's needs are not met on paper, they are met by understanding adults.

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Collaboration at School

Collaboration at school: students, families and professionals working together with understanding.

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Different Minds Working Together to Support Each Other (1)

Different minds working together to support each other and advocate for understanding, compassion, inclusion and change.

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Dimmer Switch 2

Autistic people can't just switch off, but we can turn the dimmer down on demands.

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Education Pathways for Autistic Children – Ideas 1

Some education pathways for Autistic and neurodivergent children, from EHCPs to home education, with mental health as the priority.

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Education Pathways for Autistic Children – Ideas 2

A hopeful note on education pathways for Autistic and neurodivergent children, built on flexible collaboration.

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EHCP Needs

An EHCP only works when those delivering it truly understand the child, build relationships, and work with the family.

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Flow State Quote

A quote card defining flow state as complete absorption in the present moment (Csikszentmihalyi).

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Free Training: Neuroqueer Learning Spaces

Free training pack from Autistic Realms and Stimpunks: reimagine education through neuroqueer theory, Cavendish Space and caves, campfires and watering…

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Graded Questioning Maggie Johnson

Maggie Johnson's graded questioning: move forward only as the person responds, and pull back if they are uncomfortable.

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