Understanding & Supporting Autistic Students

by Paul Isaacs

Paul Isaacs was diagnosed with Autism in 2010 and Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome in 2012. He currently works as an Autism speaker, trainer and consultant for Autism Oxford along with an Autism team.

He started working for Autism Oxford in 2009 and is a prominent speaker in and around the UK. This book is for staff of specialist schools and specialist educational bases for students on the Autistic spectrum.

It covers many topics around Autism and the environment of schools and bases with tips and advice on what is going on behind the behaviours. It promotes positive understanding, inclusion and being free to be happy and enabled in a positive learning environment.

30 pages, Paperback

First published October 17, 2013

About the author

Paul Isaacs is an adult diagnosed with Autism in 2010 & Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome in 2012 as a young child he was non-verbal and appeared both deaf and blind he didn't gain functional speech between the ages of 7 or 8 years old.

He went through mainstream school with misunderstandings and bullying from both students and teachers the same happened during his early years in employment.

In 2010 he presented his first speech for a local company called Autism Oxford and currently still works their as a trainer, speaker and consultant in Autism presenting speeches in the UK on a range of topics such as sensory issues, communication profiles, learning profiles, mental health, co-conditions, employment, education and more.

Here are some examples of feedback from people who have heard Paul speak.

"Paul was one of the most inspirational speakers I have heard and all the
parents felt the same."

"I really feel that all my staff need to hear him talk. He has such an
incredible insight into his own challenges and to be able to vocalise this
is so helpful for us as teachers.I would really like Paul to speak to our staff so that they also have the opportunity to learn about the challenges many of our pupils are probably having and are not able to vocalise."

"I feel all teachers who are working with young people on the autistic
spectrum should gain the experience and knowledge that Paul can offer."

His first book "Living Through The Haze" has been widely praised by professionals including Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett. Paul continues to present speeches, training and consultancy as well as publishing books.

This is his message

"Do not fear people with Autism, embrace them, Do not spite people with Autism unite them, Do not deny people with Autism accept them for then their abilities will shine"