Autism Capacity CPD Series
(Sessions can be delivered individually or as a structured programme)
1. Understanding Autism in School Contexts
A practical overview of how sensory processing, regulation and communication differences affect learning and participation in classrooms.
2. Regulation Before Expectation
How regulation states shape learning, behaviour and communication.
Practical strategies for co-regulation and reducing escalation.
3. Designing Low-Arousal Classrooms
How sensory environments, routines and pacing influence regulation and participation.
4. Behaviour as System Information
Understanding distress, shutdown and refusal through a systems lens.
Moving from behaviour management to environmental adjustment.
5. Visual Structure and Communication Clarity
Using visual supports, reduced language and structured tasks to increase learning access.
6. Executive Functioning and Classroom Scaffolds
Practical supports that help pupils start tasks, stay organised and manage transitions.
7. Building Connection and Motivation
Supporting engagement through relationships, predictability and interests.
8. Strengthening the Home–School Bridge
Working alongside families to create consistent support across home and school.
9. SENDCo Capacity: Installing Systems Across a School
How SENDCos and leaders move from individual strategies to consistent classroom systems.
10. Staff Regulation and Sustainable Practice
Supporting adult regulation and shared language across staff teams.
