We have divided this page into sections however these are not exhaustive; many resources might apply even if you do not come into this category:
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Resources for everyone
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Resources mainly for parents/carers
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Resources mainly for professionals/schools/settings
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Resources mainly for Young People
Resources for everyone
Autism Advisory Team
The Autism Advisory Team are a team of experienced specialist advisory teachers, and facilitators, who provide consultation, training, and casework for schools and post 16 provisions, supporting Autistic children and young people. The team offer a comprehensive training program, including content written and presented by Autistic trainers.
The team also provide a programme of training, support and information for parents/carers, including a six-session online course, and a parents/ carers support group.
The Autism advisory team provide nine free online talks, per year, created and delivered by Autistic autism specialists.
Download document: Parent/Carer Group Flyer
Autism Education Trust (AET)
Since 2007 the AET has been helping to develop good practise in supporting Autistic learners
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk
Barnet Local Offer
https://www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/
Barnet Mencap
https://www.barnetmencap.org.uk/
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Children’s Integrated Therapy team (CIT)
Information about therapies and training
Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies (CIT) (whittington.nhs.uk)
Community Paediatrics
Barnet community paediatrics | Royal Free London
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Neurodiverse Connection
A team of nationally respected specialists in autistic experience and best practice of healthcare and housing.
Team — Neurodiverse Connection (ndconnection.co.uk)
Information Sheets
Please contact the Autism Advisory Team if you would like access to information sheets about a variety of topics including stimming, visuals and predictability, energy accounting, positive language, talking mats, intrinsic motivation, comic strip conversations, student voice etc
Low Arousal approach
Information about approaches to reduce anxiety and stress
National Autistic Society
Charity for Autistic people and their families, providing support, guidance and advice
Ordinarily Available Document
Describes the provision that should be ordinarily available in state funded education settings in Barnet.
https://www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/documents/2098-ordinarily-available-educational- provision.pdf
Ordinarily Available offer
https://www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/ (do we need this? They are already here)
Resources for Autism
Resources for Autism is a registered charity which provides practical services for Autistic children, young people and adults and for those who love and care for them:
https://resourcesforautism.org.uk/
Sendiass
Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Support Service (SENDIASS)
About the SENDIASS service | Barnet Council
Zones of Regulation curriculum
https://zonesofregulation.com/index.html
Resources mainly for Parents & Carers
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Children’s Centres/Early Help/Social Care
Early help for children, young people and families | Barnet Council
Children and families | Barnet Council
Children’s Integrated Therapy team (CIT)
Information about therapies and training
Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies (CIT) (whittington.nhs.uk)
Community Paediatrics
Barnet community paediatrics | Royal Free London
Barnet Parent Carer Forum (BPCF)
A voluntary group of enthusiastic, committed parents and carers in the London Borough of Barnet working with the local authority to ensure that the voices of our children, young people and their families are heard
Barnet Young Carers
Supporting all young carers in Barnet
Barnet Young Carers | supporting all young carers in Barnet
Supporting Siblings
BELS Parent/Carer Support Group for parents/carers of Autistic young people
E-mail [email protected]
Please write Parent Carer Group in the subject line
Homestart
Home-Start Barnet, Brent, Enfield and Harrow is an independent charity which is part of the Home-Start UK network. At the heart of their work is home visiting volunteer support. A volunteer who will spend around two hours a week in a family’s home supporting them in the ways they need. Homestart offers a wide range of services, from perinatal mental health support and practical advice on managing household finances, to groups and events for families, and parenting programmes for families with older children.
Home-start Barnet (https://homestartbarnet.org/)
Elective Home Education Barnet
Energy Accounting
Advice around Autistic fatigue and burnout
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/autistic-fatigue/autistic-adults
ERIC
Information about Bowel and Bladder Health - ERIC is the national charity dedicated to improving children’s bowel and bladder health
Parenting Programmes and workshops
We run two Family Links nurturing programmes per term, for parents of children with learning disabilities, ADHD, or who are autistic. The programmes may be online or in person, depending on demand. Online sessions will be held online via zoom while in-person session will be held at our office at 35 Hendon Lane.
Parenting Programmes and workshops - Barnet Mencap
Open Door- Under 5s services
For families with a child under 5 with any additional needs, with or without a diagnosis, we offer signposting, information, advice, and play activities.
We offer:
- Information, advice, and guidance
- Support to claim disability benefits such as Disability Living Allowance
- Signposting to appropriate local and national services
- Support to apply for Blue Badge, charity applications, and other appropriate services
Holiday Play sessions
During the school holidays we offer some family fun days and other activities for children under 5s and their siblings such as soft play sessions, picnics, and theatre trips.
Open Door – Under 5s Service - Barnet Mencap
SCERTS
The SCERTS Model is the framework used by the Autism Advisory Team.
The SCERTS® Model is a research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by Autistic children and persons and related disabilities, and their families. SCERTS® focuses on building competence in Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support as the highest priorities that must be addressed in any programme and is applicable for individuals with a wide range of abilities and ages across home, school and community settings.
Please see: https://scerts.com/
Short Breaks Scheme –accessing leisure activities
Take a Break is a service for families with a child or young person with learning disabilities to provide short breaks in the family home, an extra pair of hands for a family outing, or to take a child out on their own.
Specialist dentist
Community Dental Service (Whittington Health)
This service includes care for children who are very anxious or uncooperative, children with disabilities or medical conditions requiring special care and who are unable to access local community dental service.
Community Dental Service provided by Whittington Health NHS Trust | Barnet Council
Books/podcasts
- Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children – Luke Beardon
- The Secret Life of Rose: Inside an Autistic Head – Rose Smitten
Support for Children and Young People with Significant Learning Difficulties
Contact the Autism Advisory team for recommended resources/signposting
Resources mainly for professionals
ACE Group
The ACE group provides support and training for professionals working with Autistic young people in Barnet secondary schools and colleges. It meets on a half-termly basis. For further information please e-mail the Autism Advisory Team with ACE group in the subject line
[email protected]
The AET documents below may be particularly helpful for professionals:
AET School Standards Framework
Can be used by leaders/leadership teams to support the implementation of good autism practice across a whole organisation
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/resources/aet-schools-standards-framework
AET Post-16 Standards Framework
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/resources/post-16-standards-framework
AET School Competency Framework
Can be used by staff in schools across a range of settings from mainstream to specialist as an ongoing self-reflection tool:
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/resources/aet-schools-competency-framework
AET Post-16 Competency Framework
Can be used by staff in post-16 settings from mainstream to specialist as an ongoing self-reflection tool
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/resources/post-16-competency-framework
Autism Advisory Team
The Autism Advisory Team are a team of experienced specialist advisory teachers, and facilitators, who provide consultation, training, and casework for schools and post 16 provisions, supporting Autistic children and young people. The team offer a comprehensive training program, including content written and presented by Autistic trainers.
The team also provide a programme of training, support and information for parents/carers, including a six-session online course, and a parents/ carers support group.
The Autism advisory team provide nine free online talks, per year, created and delivered by Autistic autism specialists.
Download document: Working with the Autism Advisory Team
Neurodiversity
Learning about Neurodiversity at Schools Project
https://salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans
Neurodiversity Week
https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/
SCERTS
An educational framework used by the Autism Advisory Team.
The SCERTS® Model is a research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by Autistic children and persons and related disabilities, and their families. SCERTS® focuses on building competence in Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support as the highest priorities that must be addressed in any programme and is applicable for individuals with a wide range of abilities and ages across home, school and community settings.
SENCO Zone
https://www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/senco_zone
TEACCH
Please contact the BELS Autism Advisory Team if you would like to explore training in this area:
Resources mainly for Young People
BEETS (Barnet Education, Employment and Training Support)
Purple Ella
@PurpleElla, Autistic, ADHD content creator and advocate
https://www.youtube.com/@PurpleElla
Dean Beadle
@DeanBeadleuk; Autistic speaker/trainer, singer and former journalist. Proud to be autistic.
https://www.youtube.com/@DeanBeadleuk
- Autistic Joy – Dean Beadle (will need uploading)
- Anxiety – Dean Beadle (will need uploading)
Tigger Pritchard Autism Advocate
A wide range of resourses recommended by Tigger Pritchard Autism Advocate, Consultant and Trainer based in the Southwest of England.
Autistic | Tiggertraining/Bridging The Neurodivide | England
Transition Passports
The Transition Passport was originally designed to support the post-16 transition of young people with additional support needs. However, the template may be adapted to support the transition of children and young people at other stages of their education:
https://www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/blog_articles/2469-new-barnet-transition-passport
Unitas
https://www.unitasyouthzone.org/