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Teaching Autism

@TeachingAutism

Hi! My name is Nikki and I'm the face behind Teaching Autism. I love to share helpful content, tips and strategies for teachers and classrooms around the wold.

 Swansea, Wales
teachingautism.co.uk
Joined November 2017
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Neurodivergent_lou@neuro_lou19 Aug 2024
A Graphic Explaining Autism to Children #Autism #Neurodivergent #Disability #ActuallyAutistic
Slide 1: text reads- A Graphic Explaining Autism to Children

ALT Slide 1: text reads- A Graphic Explaining Autism to Children

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Many in the autistic community face barriers when accessing healthcare. It's essential that services work WITH autistic individuals to create more inclusive and accessible healthcare systems that accommodate the diverse needs of all. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Title – Mental Health Awareness Week. Text below reads - 80% of autistic adults reported difficulty being able to book and attend an appointment with a GP. Source: Doherty et al, 2022.

ALT Title – Mental Health Awareness Week. Text below reads - 80% of autistic adults reported difficulty being able to book and attend an appointment with a GP. Source: Doherty et al, 2022.

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Britt loves to get the mail every day. The more interests they have, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, matters. 💜 #Autism #Autismo
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Laura Crane@LauraMayCrane14 Sep 2023
Just been to HR and signed my contract, so… I’m delighted to announce that in January 2024, I’ll be moving to @DISN_UoB at @unibirmingham as Professor of Autism Studies and the new Director of the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER: @UoBautism) 1/
Laura standing in front of Old Joe (a clock tower) at the University of Birmingham, smiling while holding a large blue umbrella that says 'University of Birmingham'

ALT Laura standing in front of Old Joe (a clock tower) at the University of Birmingham, smiling while holding a large blue umbrella that says 'University of Birmingham'

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Paula McGowan OBE@PaulaMc0073 Sep 2023
#Oliverscampaign Absolutely shocking It's just not good enough England’s special educational needs crisis ‘out of control’ amid record complaints theguardian.com/education/20…

England’s special educational needs crisis ‘out of control’ amid record complaints

Analysis shows that number of cases upheld has soared by 60%, with some children left without a school placement for over a year

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Paula McGowan OBE@PaulaMc0073 Sep 2023
#Oliverscampaign Education for SEND kids is at crisis point The Gov MUST speak to SEND children and their families They must hear things from their point of view rather than just Head Teachers point of views
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Issue 156- Can a Fecal Transplant Reduce Autism Symptoms? buff.ly/45UBSEg
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How can Local Authorities best improve their offerings to the autistic community? What have your biggest problems been? Ours was sending out the wrong ECHP to potential new schools.
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Issue 155 - Speech and Language Get your digital copy here 😀: buff.ly/3qbn0Cf
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Can anyone help? Does anybody have experience of educating an autistic student at home? Not necessarily homeschooling but also tutors etc coming into the home? #edutwitter #Autism
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Paula McGowan OBE@PaulaMc00719 Jul 2023
#Oliverscampaign Twitter friends I need your help Today I am going into parliament Olivers training on Autism & or learning disability for Education has 47582 signatures I would be so grateful if you could help get the petition to 48k this morning petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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How can we best support teachers who work with autistic students?
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@BBCNews20 Mar 2023
Ofsted urged to pause inspections after teacher suicide bbc.in/3LBZabl

Ruth Perry: Ofsted urged to pause inspections after teacher death

Head teacher Ruth Perry took her own life while waiting for the publication of an Ofsted report.

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Flora@FloraSCooper20 Mar 2023
I've just had the call. I've refused entry. This is an interesting phone call. Doing this for everyone for our school staff everywhere! @Ofstednews @Headteacherchat #ShineOn #BurnBrighter
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