The Autism Education Trust (AET) is a not-for-profit organisation, supported by the Department for Education. Our training is offered in Local Authority areas all over the UK, delivered by a network of licensed training partners using a social franchising model. Central to successful social franchising is ensuring that a clear set of social values are embedded and replicated in every franchised organisation.
We believe passionately that autism is a neurological difference, not deficit, and that culture change is essential for improved understanding and support for autistic children and young people.
Working with any educational organisation is a positive step in the right direction, but embedding good practice into mainstream schools means greater culture change, and less need for government funding to be spent on special needs schools.
Our 360-degree support programme offers education professionals training, practical tools and a wealth of free resources to better support autistic children and young people aged 0 to 25. Underpinned by current research into good autism practice, the AET programme is structured around the three main education phases; Early Years, Schools and Post 16.
Our training programme and education resources are created in partnership with our panel of Autistic Young Experts, parents/carers, and our network of Training Partners, education professionals, experts, and specialists.
Why Autism is a Difference not a Deficit
What We Do - Autism Education Trust