AET Transitions in Schools Module Monday 2nd March 2026

Aims:

For you to:

•Be able to identify examples of school transitions and understand whether these might be described as macro or micro.

•Understand the particular demands of transitions across the Primary and Secondary school phases for all children but especially autistic children and young people.

•Be able to identify why autistic children and young people require specific enhanced support to reduce the potentially negative impact of transitions on their education and wellbeing.

•Develop knowledge of the strategies that can be used to support autistic children and young people with transitions in schools.

•Be able to apply knowledge of transition support strategies.

•Plan how to utilise knowledge and understanding within professional practice.