A comprehensive, person-centred planning and support resource for autistic children and young people.

The ASD Binder: Supporting Strategies and Associated Documents has been designed to help schools, families, carers, and professionals develop a consistent, strengths-based approach to supporting autistic individuals across education, home, and community settings.

Presented in a calm, autism-friendly pastel pink and purple theme featuring the autism infinity symbol, this professional binder provides a structured framework for gathering essential information, planning support strategies, and promoting collaborative working between families and professionals.

The binder supports a holistic understanding of the individual by focusing on strengths, preferences, communication needs, sensory differences, emotional regulation, safety, wellbeing, and future aspirations.

Contents Include:

• Personal Information
• Emergency Contacts
• Medications and Allergies
• Safe Foods and Foods to Avoid
• Communication Preferences
• Daily Routines and Transitions Plan
• Positive Behaviour Support Plan
• Safety and Emergency Plan
• Communication and Interaction Plan
• Sensory Profile and Support Plan
• Emotional Regulation and Coping Plan
• Family and Carer Collaboration Plan
• Multi-Agency and Professional Involvement Plan
• Strengths, Interests and Motivators
• Independence and Life Skills Plan
• Safety, Wellbeing and Crisis Plan
• Transition and Future Planning
• Positive Support Strategies
• Community Access and Inclusion Plan
• Education, Learning and School Support Plan
• Health, Medical and Wellbeing Plan
• Sensory Profile and Regulation Plan
• Personal Preference and Quality of Life Profile
• Emotional Regulation and Coping Strategies
• Strength-Based Summary and Positive Profile
• Review and Update Sections

Ideal For:

• SENCOs
• Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Autism Specialists
• Family Support Workers
• Social Care Professionals
• Health Professionals
• Parents and Carers
• Alternative Provision Settings
• Specialist Schools
• Mainstream Schools
• Post-16 Providers
• Benefits

Encourages a person-centred approach
Supports consistency across home, school, and community environments
Promotes collaborative multi-agency working
Helps identify strengths, needs, and effective support strategies
Supports EHCP reviews and annual reviews
Provides an organised record of essential information
Can be personalised and sections rearranged to meet individual needs
Professional and accessible design with autism-friendly formatting

This resource provides a practical and organised way of keeping all important information, support plans, and associated documents in one place, helping professionals and families work together to achieve positive outcomes and improve quality of life for autistic individuals.

National Autism Family & Carer Support Hub Supporting autistic individuals, families and carers through person-centred, strengths-based approaches.