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Autism Parent Guide

A short parent path

Preparing for school support

Get clear about what your child needs, bring examples to a meeting and find the right local support route.

Who this is for: Parents and carers preparing for a school meeting, a new school year or an EHC needs assessment in England.

  1. 1

    Understand school support

    Start with the support schools can put in place and questions to ask the SENCO.

    Explore school support
  2. 2

    Show what helps your child

    Put strengths, sensory needs and practical adjustments in one place.

    Make a one-page profile
  3. 3

    Prepare for the conversation

    Keep your questions, evidence and agreed actions together.

    Use school meeting notes
  4. 4

    Check the England EHCP route if needed

    Find out when and how to request an EHC needs assessment.

    Read the England EHCP guide

There is no required order. Take what helps today.

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