Peer information sheet: autism

Students that understand the importance of friendship, recognise ways in which we are all similar (such as all students having strengths and challenges), and can identify how they can be inclusive, are key to creating inclusive school communities. 

This resource helps students to identify strengths and similarities across all peers, and provides practical ways that they can include and support a student on the autism spectrum.

These activities could be completed independently, or teachers could facilitate sensitive discussion to explore student perspectives in more depth.

NSW Dept of Education. South Grafton High School. 3/7/2020

School Excellence Framework alignment

Wellbeing

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers alignment

Standard 1: Know students and how they learn

Audience

Secondary teachers, students

Purpose

This information sheet provides students with practical ways they can include and support a student on the autism spectrum. The downloadable booklet allows students to work through identifying the similarities, strengths and needs of their peers.

Reviewed

November 2021. Share your feedback here

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