This practical and engaging training helps primary school staff understand how autistic children experience emotions and the classroom environment. Participants will learn to spot early signs of anxiety or distress, use simple co-regulation and self-regulation strategies, and adapt classroom routines to reduce sensory overload. With a focus on inclusion and belonging, staff will leave with practical tools and greater confidence to create calmer, more supportive learning environments where autistic pupils can thrive both emotionally and academically.

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Focus Areas:

• Understanding Autism & Emotions: How autistic children experience emotions differently and recognising early signs of anxiety, overwhelm, or distress.

• Practical Regulation Strategies: Co-regulation techniques, teaching self-regulation skills, and using visuals, routines, and sensory supports to prevent escalation.

• Autism-Friendly Classrooms: Adapting communication styles, reducing sensory overload, and creating predictable, safe learning environments.

• Fostering Belonging: Simple strategies for peer understanding, social inclusion, and reducing stigma.
   

Outcomes for Staff:

• Increased confidence in supporting autistic pupils emotionally and academically.

• Practical tools to create calmer, more inclusive classrooms.

• Improved relationships between staff and pupils, leading to better learning outcomes.