A new video ‘Why Autism is a Difference Not a Deficit’ has been launched by the Autism Educational Trust. The video which has been acclained by those who has seen it highlights strengths and differences that autistic people may experience in three areas of development and explains how there is no such thing as a ‘typical autistic person’. 

The Autism Education Trust, which was launched in 2007 to champion good autism practice, celebrates settings where being different is something to be celebrated and where all autistic learners experience a positive education that supports their well-being.