--- title: World Autism Acceptance Week (28th March – 3rd April) 2022 description: Over the years a lot of good work has been done to raise awareness of autism. Many people are now aware of autism but there is still so much to do to help people really understand the condition and how it impacts people’s lives in so many different ways. World Autism Acceptance Week is our golden […] --- Broadband and so much more: [ Get Connected with LGfL > ](https://lgfl.net/smartbuy/broadband) ## Curriculum Blog [Safeguarding Blog](https://safeblog.lgfl.net) [Curriculum Blog](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net) # World Autism Acceptance Week (28th March – 3rd April) 2022 [ Laura Smith ](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net/author/laura-smith) Mar 21, 2022 8:37:10 AM Over the years a lot of good work has been done to raise awareness of autism. Many people are now aware of autism but there is still so much to do to help people really understand the condition and how it impacts people’s lives in so many different ways. [**World Autism Acceptance Week**](https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/raise-money/world-autism-acceptance-week-2022) is our golden opportunity each year to help educate ourselves and our communities about autism and celebrate the achievements of those within the autistic community. It is the National Autistic Society’s 60th anniversary year and they want as many people as possible to fundraise to help create a society that works for autistic people.  **“One in 100 children are autistic and ****you most likely have autistic children in ****your school. I am sure you appreciate ****how tough life can be for them.” – Chris Packham’s letter to schools** ![](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Im-supporting-WAAW-FB-1-1-1024x536.jpg?width=1024&height=536&name=Im-supporting-WAAW-FB-1-1-1024x536.jpg) ### **Getting Involved** As always, the [National Autistic Society (NAS)](https://www.autism.org.uk/) is playing a leading role in Autism Acceptance Week in the UK. Their dedicated [Autism Awareness Week in schools’ page ](https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/raise-money/world-autism-awareness-week/waaw-schools)is packed full of ideas and resources to help make the most of the week.   They have put together a [range of activities and resources](https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/raise-money/world-autism-awareness-week/free-learning-resources-for-your-school) including videos aimed at primary and secondary schools, as well as plans and slides for assemblies.  ![](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/60-Challenge-1024x889.png?width=1024&height=889&name=60-Challenge-1024x889.png)           They encourage you to [sign up](https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/raise-money/world-autism-acceptance-week-2022/community-and-workplace) for World Autism Acceptance Week and tell them what you’ve got planned. If you are keen to take part in a virtual event, you can join Christine McGuinness for our [Super 60 challenge](https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/raise-money/world-autism-acceptance-week-2022/super-60) – they have 60 fundraising ideas to get you feeling inspired. From running, walking or cycling to creating art, music or food – choose anything to the theme of 6, 60, 600 or push yourself to 600,000 steps! Take a look at our Super 60 Challenge pack for more ideas and sign up now.   Then they’ll celebrate the end of the week with their much-loved [**Spectrum Night Walk**](https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/raise-money/world-autism-acceptance-week-2022/spectrum-night-walks) – London and Manchester 2nd April if you can make it in person.   Autistic woman and star of ITV’s The Chase, Anne Hegerty, has compiled this [Spectrum Quiz](https://dy55nndrxke1w.cloudfront.net/file/24/gVCUl2ZgVzchX2ygVjXEgqmGWRC/Anne-Hegarty-Spectrum-Quiz_2022.pdf) for some fundraising fun in World Autism Acceptance Week ([Answers](https://dy55nndrxke1w.cloudfront.net/file/24/SW_DUvdSWMo0N-NSWy1OSnt1Ml/Anne-Hegarty-Spectrum-quiz-answers.pdf) for the quiz).               ### **Resources** Earlier this year the IncludED Team launched a new resource, [IncludED In Your Classroom](https://included-in-your-classroom.lgfl.net/having-an-inclusive-classroom). This series of information posters with linked web pages that provide additional information and resources cover a range of topics including [Supporting Autistic Learners in Your Classroom](https://included-in-your-classroom.lgfl.net/Supporting-autistic-learners).  ![Screenshot of IncludED in Your Classroom Poster about Autism](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IncludED-in-Your-Classroom-ASC-Thumb-1.png?width=291&height=407&name=IncludED-in-Your-Classroom-ASC-Thumb-1.png) [Look, Think, Do](http://ltd.lgfl.org.uk/) is a photo-based resource for pupils with social and communication needs. This visual resource is divided into four key sections: [Learning to Play](http://ltd.lgfl.org.uk/learningtoplay.html); [Learning to Say](http://ltd.lgfl.org.uk/learningtosay.html); [Learning to Change](http://ltd.lgfl.org.uk/learningtochange.html); [Learning to Help Myself](http://ltd.lgfl.org.uk/learningtohelpmyself.html). Editable storyboards bring difficult situations to life in a non-threatening manner and enable pupils to discuss solutions and strategies, and alternative and ideal endings.  For those of you with an LGfL Let’s Get Digital subscription, you also have access to our [Widgit portal](https://www.lgfl.net/widgit/) with a searchable database of over 15,000 symbols and over 1000 ready-made, symbolised texts, and activity packs. ![](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Widgit-Apr-13-2022-07-40-28-01-PM.png?width=991&height=477&name=Widgit-Apr-13-2022-07-40-28-01-PM.png) The Autism Education Trust World [Autism Awareness Week Page](https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/celebrate-autism-acceptance-week-our-lets-learn-about-autism-pack) has lots of links to helpful guides, standards and frameworks to support learners, schools and parents.  [Ambitious about Autism](https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/) has a great page about [understanding autism](https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/information-about-autism/understanding-autism) which covers topics such as “what causes autism”, “how to talk about autism” and “autism and associated conditions”.  **CPD** [Learning Through Movement](http://learningthroughmovement.lgfl.org.uk/) is an LGfL training resource that looks at the importance of movement to support learning. The resource has units covering, [maintaining focus/movement breaks](http://learningthroughmovement.lgfl.org.uk/module_3A.html), [supporting handwriting](http://learningthroughmovement.lgfl.org.uk/module_2A.html), [creating sensory circuits](http://learningthroughmovement.lgfl.org.uk/module_4A.html) and [providing interventions](http://learningthroughmovement.lgfl.org.uk/module_5A.html) ; all areas which can be highly relevant to our learners who are on the autistic spectrum.  Another LGfL resource, [Multisensory Learning](http://msl.lgfl.org.uk/) has a focus on physical and sensory needs.  The resource provides a range of videos, PowerPoint slide presentations and other helpful information to help staff understand the sensory needs of young people and practical ways you can help meet those needs.  **Good Reads** Here are a few books on the subject of Autism:  [NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310415/neurotribes-by-steve-silberman-foreword-by-oliver-sacks/) – Steve Silberman ![](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NT-150x150.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=NT-150x150.jpg) [The Autistic Brain](https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/109/1098535/the-autistic-brain/9781846044496.html) – Temple Grandin and Richard Panek ![](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/9781846044496-1.jpg?width=115&height=184&name=9781846044496-1.jpg) [The Reason I Jump: one boy’s voice from the silence of autism](https://www.davidmitchellbooks.com/book/the-reason-i-jump/) – Naoki Higashida ![](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screenshot_6-1.png?width=110&height=169&name=Screenshot_6-1.png) [Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism](https://barryprizant.com/uniquely-human/) Dr Barry Prizant ![](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screenshot_7-1.png?width=114&height=173&name=Screenshot_7-1.png)   Check out the hashtag **#ActuallyAutistic** to get the most valid insight you can from the people who know autism best.  As a starting point,we highly recommend following [Dr Pooky Nightsmith](https://twitter.com/PookyH) on Twitter and [Kerry’s Autism Journey on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KerrysAutismJourney/). Make the most of **World Autism Acceptance Week** and share what you get up to with us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/LGfLIncludED) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/LGfLIncludED)** #AutismAcceptanceWeek** *This blog has been edited from a previous blog posted in 2021.* [Curriculum Blog](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net/tag/curriculum-blog) ### Subscribe to our blog Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts. ## Read On ### [World Autism Awareness Week (29 March - 4 April) Over the years a lot of good work has been done to raise awareness of autism. 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