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Our Springfields Autism Support blog shares insights, strategies and ideas about effective autism practice. Written by different members of our Springfields Autism Support team, our informative blog entries are here to provide bitesize CPD opportunities.

If you would like to see a certain topic covered in a blog then please contact: autismsupport@springfieldsacademy.org

Understanding Sensory Processing in Autism Education
08 Nov 24

By Jessica Coulson, SAS Advisory Teacher Did you know we have 8 senses?
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The Benefits of Attention Autism/Bucket Time in Autism Education

The Benefits of Attention Autism/Bucket Time in Autism Education 17th November 2024 Attention Autism, sometimes known as Bucket Time, is an evidence-based approach to developing communication and interaction.
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A community guide to a happy neurodivergent Christmas

We are pleased to share this community guide to a happy neurodivergent Christmas.
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How to transition back to life after the festive season

It is fantastic to see members of our community getting involved on our blog page.
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The Importance of Community Engagement

The Importance of Community Engagement in Autism Education by Natasha Walker, Springfields Autism Support Advisor Here at Springfields, we work closely with families and the local community to foster an inclusive environment for our autistic pupils.
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A-Fest 2025 - Key Points from Dean Beadle's Keynote Seminar

Supporting Autism in Education: Insights from Dean Beadle’s Key Note Speech at A-Fest 2025.
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Supporting Autism and Mental Health: Insights from Remie Colledge's A-Fest seminar

A-Fest 2025: A Festival Celebrating Autism and Autistic Individuals During A-Fest 2025 at The Springfields Academy, I had the privilege of attending a seminar led by Remie Colledge on the intersection of autism and mental health.
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A-Fest 2025 - Key Points from Pete Wharmby's Keynote Seminar

A-Fest 2025: A Festival Celebrating Autism and Autistic Individuals Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Children: Insights from Pete Wharmby At A-Fest 2025, I attended a keynote delivered by Pete Wharmby, a passionate advocate for the neurodivergent community, who shared his lived experiences as an autistic individual with ADHD.
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Becoming a Sensory Aware School: Insights from The Springfields Academy’s Neurodiversity Network with Alice Hoyle and Tessa Hyde

Becoming a Sensory Aware School: Insights from The Springfields Academy’s Neurodiversity Network with Alice Hoyle and Tessa Hyde At The Springfields Academy, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all our students.
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