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The AET is a partnership which aims to help improve the quality of education for autistic children and young people in England. It is a not-for-profit formed by National Autistic Society and Ambitious about Autism, and is supported by the Department for Education. AET provides training, development and guidance for teachers and schools which teach good autism practice.
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Who is this resource designed for?

This resource is suitable for children with: ASC

Age Group: 1 - None

Intended outcome(s): Increase awareness and improve practice among schools with regards to education for autistic students Empower educators to deliver a positive education that supports well-being for autistic learners.

Does this resource also support student health/wellbeing? Yes

Developed by: National Autistic Society & Ambitious about Autism

This resource is: FREE

Resource Delivery

Resource type: Practical training for staff, Education/information for staff

Resource delivered by: Anyone

Training required: None

Notes on training: The AET is a training and development organisation for teachers.

Evaluations

Has this resource been co-developed with the community? Yes

Educator
score

9.0

Evidence
rating

9.0

Educator Appraisal

The Autism Education Trust is a resource for training teachers and supporting staff about ASD. Positives: It is helpful because it increases awareness of autism, helps remove stereotypes, provides practical strategies and interventions, and supports professional development. Negatives: It is a CPD tool, so you'd have to set up a training session for staff and arrange a meeting that involves every teacher and support staff across the school; this can also be quite time-consuming. Schools may not have the resources to implement the strategies that challenge integration into the school.

Evidence Rating

AET training was developed by the Autism Education Trust, who are led by the National Autistic Society and Ambitious about Autism, and supported by the Department for Education. Research shows that the training has some positive effects. However, since studies haven’t compared results from before and after the training, it’s unclear if it actually makes a difference.