What's a good after-school routine for an autistic child?
Decompression first, then a simple picture routine.
1 min read · Ages 4 to 12
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School and IEPs
Evaluations, IEPs and working with your child's school, explained step by step.
30 articles
What accommodations go in a 504 plan for autism?
504 vs. IEP, and common accommodations for autism.
1 min read · Grades K to 12 (US)
How do I apply for an EHCP? (with a parent views example)
The 20-week process, parent views, and if the answer is no.
2 min read · 0 to 25 (England)
How can schools pay for assistive technology for autistic students?
IDEA, budgets, grants and state AT programs.
1 min read · Districts and schools (US)
How do I write assistive technology into an IEP?
The IDEA requirement, examples, and how to write it in.
1 min read · Pre-K to grade 12 (US)
How do autism classes and SNA support work in Irish schools?
Mainstream support, SNAs, autism classes and special schools.
1 min read · School age (Ireland)
How can schools include autistic students in general education?
Universal supports, peers, and planning with the team.
1 min read · Grades K to 6
What does "masking" mean for autistic kids, and why does it matter?
Why some kids hold it together, then fall apart at home.
2 min read · Ages 4 to 12
How do I support autistic students in middle and high school?
Practical supports for older students and busier schools.
1 min read · Grades 6 to 12
How do I support an autistic child in preschool or pre-K?
Routines, play, communication and working with families.
1 min read · Ages 2 to 5
How is autism support different in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Each nation's education support system, and where to start.
1 min read · All ages (UK nations)
What adjustments must schools make under the Disability Standards for Education?
What the Standards require, with examples for autistic students.
1 min read · School age (Australia)
What are the evidence-based practices for autism in schools?
The 28 NCAEP practices, grouped for teachers.
1 min read · Birth to 22
How do special education teachers manage a caseload of IEPs?
Calendars, templates and routines for IEP deadlines.
1 min read · For special education teachers (US)
What is an IEP, and how do I get one for my autistic child?
What an IEP is, the steps, and how to prepare.
2 min read · Ages 3 to 12
What are good IEP goals for autistic students?
What IDEA requires, and example goals by area.
2 min read · Pre-K to grade 6 (US)
How do special education teachers collect IEP progress data without losing teaching time?
Simple methods, data in routines, and clear reports.
1 min read · For special education teachers (US)
How do I write an individual learning plan for an autistic student?
What goes in, how to write goals, and involving families.
1 min read · School age
What is the NCCD, and what do the levels of adjustment mean?
Four levels, four categories and the 10-week rule.
1 min read · School age (Australia)
How do paraprofessionals and teaching assistants support autistic students?
The role, core skills, and building independence.
1 min read · School age
How do I set up a self-contained autism classroom?
Layout, schedules, staffing and routines.
1 min read · For special education teachers
What does SEN support look like at school? The graduated approach explained
Assess, plan, do, review for autistic pupils.
1 min read · School age (England)
How do SENCOs write strong EHCP contributions and one-page profiles?
Describing needs and provision clearly, with pupil voice.
1 min read · For SENCOs (England)
How do SENCOs run the graduated approach without drowning in paperwork?
Streamlined systems, templates and short reviews.
1 min read · For SENCOs (England)
What does a SENCO do day to day, and how do you become one?
A realistic week, the NPQ, and protecting your time.
1 min read · For SENCOs and teachers (England)
What do the 2026 SEND reforms mean for autistic children?
New levels of support, ISPs, EHCPs and the timeline.
2 min read · All ages (England)
How do I support an autistic student in my classroom?
Practical strategies that help every student.
1 min read · Grades K to 6
How do special education teachers train paraprofessionals quickly?
A short training plan with checklists and feedback.
1 min read · For special education teachers
What does a SENCO do, and can a SENCO diagnose autism?
The SENCO's role, and what they can and can't do.
2 min read · School age (UK)
What is an EHCP, and does my autistic child need one?
What an EHCP is, who needs one, and SEN support.
2 min read · 0 to 25 (England)
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