A free online resource developed to support the inclusion of autistic learners in Scottish Early Learning and Childcare settings, Primary and Secondary schools.

Welcome

The Autism Toolbox is a free online resource developed to support the inclusion of autistic learners  in Scottish Early Learning and Childcare settings, Primary and Secondary schools. 

The Toolbox supports the Scottish Strategy for Autism which aims to build on improvements to autism services and increase access to these.

Coronavirus (Covid 19) -  Select 'here' for information and resources to help support learners at home and 'here' for supporting a return to education during COVID 19. 

 

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Understanding Autism

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Understanding Autism

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Scottish Context

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Scottish Context

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Assessing and Monitoring

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Assessing and Monitoring

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Supporting Learners and Families

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Supporting Learners and Families

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Social and Emotional Wellbeing

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Social and Emotional Wellbeing

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Transitions

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Transitions

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Resources

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Resources

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Professional Development

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Professional Development

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Contact Us

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To get in touch with the Toolbox team or to send suggestions, case studies and free resources please email:

autismtoolbox@gov.scot

Developed by the Autism Toolbox Working Group, this toolkit is closely linked to Curriculum for Excellence and the Scottish educational context. The Toolbox is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Education Scotland.

  • Scottish Government
  • Education Scotland
  • National Autism Implementation Team