Autism is a very common condition and many children on the autistic spectrum will be educated in mainstream schools. Sometimes autistic behaviours can be confusing or frightening for neurotypical children who do not understand. It can often be difficult for teachers to explain to their classes, and also difficult for parents to explain to their ASD children. So I created this child-friendly sheet to explain autism in a positive but open manner, to hopefully help classmates be more accepting of diversity, to exercise more compassion and empathy towards those who struggle and to promote an inclusive learning environment. It is aimed at KS2 pupils (7-11) but could also be read aloud to KS1 kids or given to older pupils. The information sheet is free to download, but I am charging a small amount for the comprehension questions that accompany it.
I am a homeschooling mum of a 7 year old child with Asperger’s Syndrome/ASD (and a range of other SEN), as well as a former secondary school/SEN teacher, so this is a topic that is close to my heart! I am only just getting started with selling my resources so I would be very grateful for any feedback.
