• To understand how schols support students with ASD, communication/interaction difficulties.
• To raise awareness and to have an understanding of Austism Friendly Schools
• To understand how schools support students with ASD, communication/interaction difficulties.
• To develop good practice across the home-school environment in order to gain consistency
• To provide parent/carers with a person-centred approach in orderfor family needs to be listened to and addressed.
• To understand strategies schools use to address individual needs.
• To be able to have access to a wealth of resources that can enhance and compliment intervention.
• To understand terminology written at Action Plus and Statutory processes.

The forum will enable individuals and their families to develop a better understanding of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and provide families with an opportunity to implement positive management strategies within the home and school environment. Families will gain access to a support network and understand that they are not alone!