A day to:

• Explore the particular mental health needs most commonly linked to children with an ASD
• Explore current research in this area, including more vulnerable groups of children
• Provide participants with resources and strategies to use with this group of students
• Inform staff how to signpost students/families to external support

Pupils will:

• have staff supporting them who can understand and support their mental health needs

Staff will:

• be confident to manage Mental Health needs in students with an ASD, and have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience and a range of strategies and resources to draw upon

Schools will:

• have skilled staff to support this group of students, and signpost to other agencies as appropriate

SENCOs/Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and other professionals supporting children with an ASD and mental health related needs