Handy Hints for supply teachers when dealing with pupils with ASD

Pupils with ASD need a secure ,predictable and structured environment so it is essential that you know about the normal running of the day and STICK to it

Introduce yourself and tell the class how long you will be staying(It is useful to have a photograph of yourself made for the school so the pupils can be told the day before that you are coming )

Speak in a calm voice and always say the pupils name first when you are speaking to them.

Only offer fixed choices(this or that )

Use visual timetables if available, if not tell the pupil the plan for the session,morning,day (age appropriate )

Give a warning when something is going to change or stop(eg in 5 minutes we will have to get ready for lunch)

Do not use sarcasm (pupils with ASD tend to take everything you say literally )