Autism in Schools: What Teachers and Parents Should Know about Neurodiversity

Navigating #Autism in #Education: Understanding Your Rights and Resources

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Recording date: 15th December 2022

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About this event

Join Exceptional Individuals for a webinar that delves into the topic of Autism in Education. Nat Hawley explores how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is viewed through the lens of the education system. The Equality Act 2010 mandates that autistic individuals are entitled to additional assistance during their education, and this webinar will provide an overview of the support available and how to access it.

Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, it's crucial to understand the strategies that can be employed to make your time in education more successful. This webinar will provide practical tips and insights on how to navigate the education system as an autistic individual, and how to optimize the learning experience. Don't miss out on this informative and valuable webinar that can help empower and equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - About Exceptional Individuals
00:46 - Exceptional Us
01:23 - A Brief History of Disabilities Webinar
01:54 - 16 plus Autism Education
02:09 - Today's Deep Dive
02:30 - Equality Act 2010
03:17 - Further Education and Apprenticeships
03:44 - Do you need a formal autism diagnosis to get support?
04:16 - I have heard of...
04:36 - Terms to describe SEN etc
05:16 - When did you first receive autism support in education?
07:49 - Common challenges autistics face in education
20:58 - What support have you received?
22:14 - Support can include...
23:30 - Exams
24:01 - Exams for those with autism 101
26:26 - What exam adjustment would work best for you?
28:17 - Higher Education
28:38 - Questions autistic students should ask a potential university
30:16 - Questions to ask
32:30 - Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
33:50 - True or false? For DSA, you need an official autism diagnosis
35:31 - True or false? Diagnostic reports need to be a Post-16 assessment
36:10 - Tips
36:51 - What is the most useful Needs Assessment recommendation?
37:59 - Assessment: Good things to know
39:36 - Study Skills/What strategies have helped you?
41:02 - Our favourite tips
42:33 - Workplace Needs Assessments
43:12 - Any Questions?
51:29 - The Abstract Idea of Neurodiversity
52:29 - What happens next?
52:56 - End Screen

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