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What I wish people knew about autism | Autistic voice

The Autistic Young Experts were asked to consider 'what I wish people knew about autism'. We asked Jessica, to share their experiences...

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AET Highlights of the Academic Year

The Summer break has arrived! As well as bringing a well-earned rest, the holidays give us all a great opportunity to reflect on the many successes of...

Andrew Cutting, Specialist Exclusions & Alternative Provision Advice Coordinator expert with the National Autistic Society and AET Content Manager, Dean Da Conceicao, on stage at the Autism Show in London.

The Autism Shows 2022

Another year of The Autism Shows has flown by, and our stand has never been busier!

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Coproduction at its heart: working with parents in Bournemouth

We asked Kate Tuck, Director at Linwood Training, Support & Advice, about her experience with the Autism Education Trust Co-Delivery Model. The format...

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Everything you need to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month

Today marks the beginning of Autism Acceptance Month and we’re here to help all education professionals feel confident to lead conversations about...

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Introducing the new Post-16 Professional Development Programme

It’s arrived! We are happy to announce the launch of our updated Post-16 Professional Development Programme.

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Meeting the Autism Education Trust Community - Springhallow

Meet the articulate and passionate learners and teachers who contributed to the AET's Post 16 Training Videos as part of the Post 16 Professional...

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Introducing the Ambitious Youth Network: A Platform for Young People

We asked Abigail Odell, Digital Participation Officer, about the new platform for young autistic people: The Ambitious Youth Network. Ambitious About...

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Help Define Best Practice for Schools Working with Families

ACER, Autism Centre for Education and Research, from the University of Birmingham, is working with the Autism Education Trust to discover the...

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