Autism Spectrum Disorder

Overview

Module 2 provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and explores how to support students through a strengths-based, relationship-focused approach. It highlights key areas that may impact learners, such as social understanding, executive functioning, and regulation, and offers practical strategies including social stories, visual supports, routines, and sensory tools.

The module emphasizes respecting neurodiversity, building trust, and creating predictable, supportive environments that help students understand, communicate, and regulate, rather than focusing on changing behaviour.