This April Join us in Celebrating World Autism Acceptance Month
This April we celebrate World Autism Acceptance Month (WAAM) - a dedicated time to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and advocate for inclusion for autistic learners.
With only 1 in 4 autistic children feeling happy in school*, fostering peer acceptance and understanding has never been more critical.
Register now for FREE WAAM25 Educators’ Packs to help support your primary and secondary schools to create inclusive environments where autistic children and young people can thrive.
The WAAM25 Educators’ Pack has been meticulously co-produced with our panel of Autistic Young Experts to ensure that its content reflects the lived experiences and perspectives of autistic individuals.
The Pack is designed to build confidence among teaching staff to lead conversations, cultivate student understanding, and nurture a sense of belonging and inclusion.
What’s Inside the WAAM25 Educators’ Pack?
The Pack includes a variety of resources all tailored to support educators in celebrating WAAM and promoting autism acceptance:
- Interactive Teacher Guidance PDF:
- An introduction to autism and the significance of World Autism Acceptance Month.
- An overview of educational materials and tips for involving leadership teams, teaching staff, autistic students, parents, and carers in the celebrations.
- Practical advice on launching your own WAAM campaign using assembly materials provided.
- Student Engagement Activities:
- Lesson plans for Key Stages 1–3 and secondary education.
- Our ‘Why Language Matters’ Terminology Guide.
- Resources for setting up student panels.
- A self-advocacy toolkit for young people.
- ‘Inclusion Promises’ activities designed by Autistic Young Experts.
- Additional Resources:
- Staff standards and competencies documents to guide inclusive practices.
- Signposts to resources for parents and carers to support autistic students outside the classroom.
Get Involved
Register now to access your WAAM25 Educators’ Pack and take part in shaping a more inclusive educational landscape.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of autistic children and young people this April and beyond.
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