A day to:

• explore the mental health need commonly linked to autistic children
• 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 more confident managing anxiety in autistic students, 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 autistic children and mental health related needs