At AUsome Training, we believe that inclusive education must be built on respect, understanding, and a commitment to changing systems—not children. That’s why we’ve developed our newest downloadable resource: the AUsome Social Audit.
This practical, 32-page guide supports schools in creating environments that affirm Autistic identity, honour Autistic communication, and move beyond outdated behaviour-focused practices.
The Social Audit is already being used by schools across Ireland and beyond to shape policies, inspire team discussions, and embed inclusive practices that support Autistic children to flourish.
Why Schools Need a Social Audit
Many school environments still rely on interventions like social skills training or masking-based models that unintentionally harm Autistic students. These approaches ask children to suppress their natural ways of connecting, communicating, or self-regulating, in order to “fit in.”
The Social Audit helps your school flip that narrative.
Instead of trying to “fix” Autistic children, we ask schools to reflect on their practices, culture, communication styles, and sensory environment—and to consider how these can evolve to meet the needs of neurodivergent learners.
What’s Inside?
This downloadable guide includes:
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Reflection tools for classroom practice and whole-school culture
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Sections on Autistic communication, sensory needs, and emotional safety
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Guidance on trauma-informed, neuro-affirming supports
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Questions to guide staff discussions and planning
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Practical strategies for creating a sensory-friendly classroom
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Insights on how to support Autistic pupils without pressure to mask or conform
It’s ideal for SENCOs, school leaders, mainstream teachers, autism class teachers, SNAs, and resource teachers who want to build an authentically inclusive school environment.
Why It Matters
When we understand Autistic ways of experiencing the world—when we welcome stimming, honour literal communication, and support emotional expression—we build trust and connection.
By creating a psychologically safe classroom, we support not just Autistic children, but all learners.
The Social Audit is already being used by schools across Ireland and beyond to shape policies, inspire team discussions, and embed inclusive practices that support Autistic children to flourish.
Get Started Today
You can download the Social Audit instantly from our website. It’s a powerful tool for any school committed to neuro-affirming education, Autistic wellbeing, and sustainable, inclusive change.
Let’s make schools safe, respectful, and empowering places for Autistic children—together.
