iSEND Parent Toolkit: Understanding Autism

Understanding Autism: A Parent Understanding & Support Toolkit

iSEND Parent Toolkit Series | Volume 3

Understanding your child’s autism journey can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be.

Created by experienced SENCO and Inclusive Education Consultant Ian Edwards, this beautifully designed 15-page Parent Toolkit provides clear, practical, evidence-informed guidance to help parents better understand autism and confidently support their child at home and in partnership with school.  

Rather than focusing on deficits, this toolkit celebrates neurodiversity, helping parents recognise their child’s unique strengths while providing realistic strategies that make everyday life easier.

Inside you’ll discover:

• What autism really is (and what it isn’t)

• Common autism myths vs facts

• The Autism Iceberg – understanding behaviour beneath the surface

• Communication checklists

• Sensory processing profiles

• Practical home strategies that really work

• Supporting friendships and social understanding

• Anxiety management strategies

• Executive functioning support

• Building confidence and self-esteem

• Communication and social skills guidance

• Parent reflection and advocacy tools

Perfect for:

✔ Parents of autistic children

✔ Families exploring a possible autism diagnosis

✔ Grandparents and carers

✔ Teachers wanting a parent-friendly resource

✔ SENCOs and schools supporting families

Why parents love the iSEND Toolkit Series

✓ Easy-to-read language

✓ Professional, modern design

✓ Practical strategies you can implement immediately

✓ Based on over 20 years of SEND experience

✓ Positive, strengths-based approach

✓ Designed for both home and school collaboration

Whether your child has recently been diagnosed or you’ve been supporting them for years, this toolkit will help you move beyond labels and towards greater understanding, confidence and connection.

Every child is unique. Every family deserves support. Every small step makes a difference.

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