The transition from the summer holidays back into the school routine can be a challenging time for many Autistic children and young people. New classrooms, teachers, routines, and expectations can all bring uncertainty. To help make this period easier, we’ve developed a set of free, practical supports for both primary and secondary school students, designed to reduce anxiety and create structure.
These resources can be personalised and adapted to your child’s individual needs, making the return to school a more positive experience.
Our Back-to-School Supports
📘 Primary School Year Visual Guide
A step-by-step, customisable guide to help your child understand the “who, what, when and where” of their new school year. Add photos of teachers, classrooms, routines and safe spaces to create a personalised visual guide that prepares them for what to expect.
🎒 Back to Primary School Kit
A practical toolkit with checklists and templates for uniforms, lunches, morning routines, timetables and afterschool activities. Families can print and customise it, helping children build independence and confidence in their daily school routines.
📗 Secondary School Year Visual Guide
A visual template to help secondary school students settle into new routines. It includes sections for teachers, subjects, classrooms, lockers and support staff — giving a clear overview of the school environment and reducing uncertainty.
📝 Secondary School Tips
A set of simple, practical strategies for parents and students to support the transition into secondary school. From practice runs and morning routines to choosing a “safe person” and managing homework, these tips help ease the adjustment into a new learning environment.
