Offering up-to-date training to equip mainstream education providers with the skills and knowledge they need to give the best possible support to autistic pupils.

We have over 40 years of experience providing specialist education and care to autistic children, young people, and adults, and are committed to building a wider understanding of how to support autistic people.

All our training is underpinned by autistic insight, current research, and best practice, and is delivered by experienced practitioners. 

Supporting autistic children in primary and secondary education

Our training is appropriate for staff working in both primary and secondary education, and covers:

• Autism myths, and stereotypes of autistic pupils

• The impact of communication differences in autistic children and young people

• Sensory differences in autistic children and young people

• The causes and impacts of masking, and how to support

• Meltdowns, shutdowns, and autistic burnout in school

• How to promote positive wellbeing

Student mentoring service

If you are looking for ways to support students in further or higher education, our specialist mentors and mental health mentors provide support to students in colleges and universities across the North East. 

Our mentors support students through one-to-one sessions, offering help with a range of barriers the student may be facing, to empower them to reach their full potential.

What students say...

I don’t think I could’ve got through that year and passed without the support of NEAS and Kathryn. They built my confidence back up and supported me through any problems I had, giving me solutions to problems and communicating with my university to advise them and pass on any information to them.

We are a Disability Student Allowance registered provider.

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