Teaching Students with Autism

Practical Strategies for the Classroom

A practical guide for Primary and Secondary teachers

Recent research shows that around 2% of children aged 8 have autism (altogetherautism.org.nz). This number may seem low, so why should teachers be interested in learning more?

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You should be keen to learn how to teach autistic students because doing so equips you to unlock the full potential of every learner, not just those on the spectrum. By understanding the ways autistic students think, process information, and engage with the world, teachers gain strategies that foster clearer communication, stronger relationships, and more flexible teaching methods. These skills ripple across the classroom, creating a more inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported, while also building the teacher’s own professional confidence and adaptability.

5 reasons why every teacher should learn more about teaching autistic kids:

1. Because every learner matters – No child’s potential should be left untapped.
2. It builds a stronger skill set – Adapting for autistic students sharpens creativity, problem-solving, and communication.
3. It reduces misunderstandings – Awareness of sensory and communication differences prevents unnecessary conflict.
4. It strengthens relationships – Respecting individual needs builds trust with students and families.
5. It benefits everyone – Strategies for autistic students often improve learning for the whole class.

Support Your Teachers with Easy-to-Use Autism Strategies

Teaching autistic students can be rewarding, but it also comes with unique challenges. This clear, straightforward guide equips your staff with practical, evidence-based strategies.

This resource (of over 175 pages) covers everything from understanding autism, adapting teaching methods, to creating inclusive environments that benefit all learners. These strategies can benefit every student, not only those on the autism spectrum.

What You’ll Get

• Definitions, explanations, guides, and step-by-step strategies that teachers can implement immediately.
• Ready-to-use templates.
• Flexible formats: downloadable PDF, editable Word document, and a shareable Google Doc.
• Easy to distribute — share with your entire staff, enabling consistent support across your school.

Special school-wide licence — buy once, share freely with all your staff. This is an affordable, one-off payment for unlimited use within your school.

Main Contents:

• Understanding what Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is and isn’t
• How autism can affect learning and behaviour
• Creating a learning environment that works for autistic students
• Communicating effectively with students on the spectrum
• Supporting social skills and peer relationships
• Approaches to behaviour support
• Adapting teaching strategies to individual needs
• Working with families and professionals
• Teacher well-being and professional growth
• Encouraging whole-school inclusion

All with many subtopics, explanations, strategies and templates in every chapter!

Take a look at the complete list of the subtopics covered.

Ready to Support Your Teachers?

Add to cart now, download, and start building an inclusive classroom environment today!

If you prefer a paperback, you can get this through Amazon Books (purchasers can copy a Google Doc of the templates to use with the book).