Autism Inclusive Badge

The Autism Inclusive Badge is an award offered by Living Autism since 2018 and now run through the Manar Matusiak Consultancy.

The badge was endorsed by City of York Council, Living Autism, TEWV Mental Health Foundation Trust and York St John University.

Learners who have completed the Autism Champions course and have fulfilled certain criteria can apply for the Badge.

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To gain the Autism Inclusive Badge there are two possible routes –

Route One

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One or more staff members attend the Living Autism CPD accredited Champions training.

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Over the subsequent 6 months the Champions cascade autism learning to their teams.

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The department/organisation/service evidences the following:​

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• Being aware of people’s sensory differences

• Providing a quiet area as a break-out space

• Have staff who are autism aware on site in case needed

• Provide clear and unambiguous direction and instructions

• Have clear time schedules, timetables and maps appropriate to your organisation

• Complete successfully the Autism Inclusive Badge self-assessment

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Route Two

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Receive direct training for your department/organisation/service from a Living Autism approved trainer.

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The department/organisation/service evidences the following:

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• Being aware of people’s sensory differences

• Providing a quiet area as a break-out space

• Have staff who are autism aware on site in case needed

• Provide clear and unambiguous direction and instructions

• Have clear time schedules, tiemtables and maps appropriate to your organisation

• Complete sucessfully the Autism Inclusive Badge self-assessment

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Once either Route One or Route Two are completed the Autism Inclusive Badge will be awarded with –

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• An Autism Inclusive digital certificate

• An Autism Inclusive pin

• A digital logo for use on stationary or digital forms of communication

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