September 2011
In this edition:
1. AET News
• Applications for hub schools and project tenders
• Vacancies for AET governance bodies
• Good practice report now published
• Outcomes report now available
2. Other news
• DfE releases school exclusion figures
• OFSTED post-16 report
• Family and friends care survey
• Consultations seeking respondents
3. New Resources
• Tools for Teachers available to buy in hard copy
• The Den pack for schools
• New Kids Zone animation
• TES Connect Resources
4. Events and Training
5. New Publications
6. Have Your Say
7. Further information
May 2011
July 2011
In this edition:
1. AET News
- New commissioning for autism resources
- Good practice case studies now
2. Other news
- NAS launches Great Expectations campaign
- Children’s Commissioner issues call for evidence
- Apps for Autism
- ‘Shine a Light’ Hello Awards launched
3. New Resources
- Commissioning for Autism (AET)
- Transitions Good Practice Guide (Norfolk’s ASD Steering Group)
- Small Talk (Communication Trust)
- Other Ways of Speaking (Communication Trust)
4. Events and Training
5. New Publications
6. Have Your Say
7. Further information
May 2011
In this edition:
1. AET News
- AET awarded £1.2 million grant
- AET commissions new research into outcomes for adults with autism
- Autism supplement published in The Independent newspaper
- AET responds to NICE consultation on ASDs in children
- Calling all Autism Stars
- Register now for a schools ‘ The Den’ pack
2. Other news
- BBC trials new web accessibility support tool
- SEN & Disability Green Paper Published
- Education Committee launches online forum to consult young people
3. New Resources
- TES Teaching Resources
- Sing up with ‘Crackers Maracas’
4. Events and Training
5. New Publications
6. Have Your Say
7. Further information
March 2011
In January edition:
1. AET News
- London AET Training Event – last chance to book!
- AET Training Events 2011 off to a flying start in York
- Exhibitor opportunities at AET Training Events
- New online case studies coming soon
- Do you know an Autism Star?
- New ‘The Den’ Packs for schools
2. Other SEN / education news
- SEN and disability Green Paper update
- Education Bill update
- Autism Eye magazine launches
- Local authorities with academies to continue to fund SEN support services
- Education Select Committee publishes report on behaviour
- Computers and TV wrongly blamed for children’s speech disorders
- The Communication Trust responds to release of The King’s Speech
3. New Resources
- Hello Campaign – Don’t Get Me Wrong
- Hello Campaign – Misunderstood
- Hello Campaign – All Together Now Toolkit
4. Events and Training
5. New Publications
6. Have Your Say
7. Further information
August 2010
In August edition:
1. Autism Education Trust News
- AET seeks diarists for The Den
- New case studies now online
- AET at Special Needs London
2. Other SEN / education news
- NAS launches new system for schools ASD training
- TreeHouse welcomes applications for new Governors
3. New Resources
- Think Pieces from the Special Schools and Academies Trust
4. Events and Training
5. New Publications
6. Have Your Say
7. Further information
January 2011
In January edition:
1. AET News
- AET announces 2011 Training Events
- AET launches national Autism Stars awards
- New content for The Den
- AET website adds Widgit Point
2. Other SEN / education news
- The Communication Trust says Hello
- Green Paper consultation results published
- Government White Paper highlights SEN
- US study claims most promising test for autism yet
- Government launches consultation for Year 1 reading test
- RHS claims gardening helps meet SEN needs
- The Communication Trust Update on the Youth Justice Programme
3. New Resources
- Autism, Ethics and SocietyConference 2010. Programme now available
4. Events and Training
5. New Publications
6. Have Your Say
7. Further information
August 2010
In August edition:
1. Autism Education Trust News
- AET seeks diarists for The Den
- New case studies now online
- AET at Special Needs London
2. Other SEN / education news
- NAS launches new system for schools ASD training
- TreeHouse welcomes applications for new Governors
3. New Resources
- Think Pieces from the Special Schools and Academies Trust
4. Events and Training
5. New Publications
6. Have Your Say
7. Further information
June 2010
In June's edition:
1. Autism Education Trust News
- AET website re-launch – The Den goes live
- AET supplement on transition in EducationGuardian
- Autism in the classroom – new help for teachers
2. Other SEN / education news
NAS mental health campaign – ‘You Need to know’
Sentence Trouble website goes live
Campaign on children’s communication skills 3. New Resources
Managing Money - new website and workbook
Innovate My School website 4. Events and Training
5. New Publications
6. Have Your Say
7. Further information
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April 2010 In April's edition:
1. Autism Education Trust News
2. Other SEN / education news
3. New resources
4. Events
5. New Publications
6. Have Your Say
7. Further Information
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February 2010
In February's edition:
1. AET Teen Website – ‘The Den’
2. New Resources
3. Help needed
4. Events
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December 2009
In December's edition
1. Events
• AET Events – book now!
• TreeHouse annual lecture – watch online
2. AET Competition
• AET website ‘You name it!’ competition
3. New Resources and Reports
• Sentence Trouble – resources for the youth justice workforce
• TreeHouse report shows inequality of autism services across the UK
• Access to independent advocacy: an evidence review
• Personal health budgets study under way
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October 2009
In October's edition
• AET Conferences and Roadshows; book your place now
• Help us to identify our key audiences
• New anti-bullying DVD for schools
• Participate in Great Ormond Street research on Y7 transitions
• New resources and publications
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August 2009
In August's edition
• AET Conferences and Roadshows: dates confirmed for next series of events
• DCSF White Paper published: 'Your child, your schools, our future: building a 21st century schools system.'
• ‘Every Disabled Child Matters’ report published highlighting the failure of the NHS to meet the needs of disabled children
• Transition into Adulthood: new report by The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Autism
• Preparing children with autism for summer holidays
• New resources and publications
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April 2009
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August 2008
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June 2008
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April 2008
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December 2007
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AET supplement in The Guardian to be published on 18 May
AET welcomes the adult autism strategy
New AET resources for teachers
Personal perspective: Helen’s film
New website launch date set for 17 May
AET welcomes new Project Manager, Pankaj Joshi
Ed Balls and Diana Johnson launch SEN action plan
Briefing on autism published by SCIE
Government promises early intervention support for vulnerable children
Charities join forces to improve young people's mental health
Tim Loughton to take part in live online Q&A on Talk About Autism
Involving parents in transition DVD
Tool to give disabled young people a say in their healthcare
New resource pack for people with autism to help improve social skills
Winner of website naming competition announced
AET case studies now available
My Way! survey – children asked to take part in online survey
Children’s services commissioners – AET/CSP survey sent to all local authorities
AET Events update
The Wessex Autistic Society Conference – 10th March
The Puzzle Centre Conference – 2nd July
Sara Lyons will ‘Walk for Autism’ – 2nd April
AET Conference and Regional Roadshows: successful events and more to come
AET update: new DCSF funding secured and new governance arrangements
IDP resources: new autism specific learning resources available
TDA news: ITT training resources
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity: new grant to fund support packages
Guardian supplement: special AET newspaper supplement on autism on 19th May
AET National Conference: book now to avoid disappointment
Autism Bill: how to lobby your local MP to support the Bill
AET Advisory Council: news from the inaugural meeting
DCSF news: Children’s Plan one year on and £38m announced for SEN
TDA news: CPD database available online
APPGA enquiry into Transition: call for evidence
World Autism Day: 2 April 2009
AET Advisory Council established – and call for Youth Council representatives
AET National Conference 2009 – save the date
TV4Parents launched online
Autism education course round-up
Festive advice for parents of children on the autism spectrum
AET commissioned research is launched online
Apply now for a seat on the AET Advisory Council
A round-up of autism related news from 2008 party conferences
Lamb Enquiry update
AET attends autism events in parliament
New chair for the AET Steering Group
Inside Asperger syndrome – training course for parents, professionals and people with
Asperger syndrome
AET roadshow report online
AET research update and Inclusion Development Programme resources
New money announced for SENCO training
Barcow Report published online
AET roadshows feedback
AET appointments
AET research update
ENGAGE TV helping young people with autism in North East England
Summer play schemes for young people on the spectrum
AET roadshows update
AET second year funding secured
AET staff vacancies
AET wants help engaging hard-to-reach groups
The Lamb Inquiry seeks expressions of interest from local authorities
News of AET events across England
AET granted additional funds by DCSF
AET Research update
AET ‘vision’ and ‘mission’ statements published
Advice about planning family days out
The launch of the AET in parliament
How you can get involved with the AET Advisory Council
AET Research news
Information and advice about coping with Christmas