This accessible guide explores what an autism-affirming primary school should be like, introducing a tool to gather pupil voice and sharing a toolbox of strategies informed and requested by autistic children themselves. The book presents a fun and engaging approach, the three houses - the house of good things, the house of worries, and the house of dreams - which can be used with autistic children to generate a greater understanding of how they are experiencing school and how they may be masking their difficulties.
Chapters focus on some of the most common themes, from developing a shared, positive understanding of autism within the school, to further consideration of the classroom environment, hidden support, and homework and routines. By identifying simple adjustments to practice, schools can create a more positive experience for autistic children, building self-advocacy and helping to alleviate feelings of anxiety. The book includes a wealth of easy-to-implement, practical
