Inscape House School shines a light on autism with special interests exhibition
In the spirit of Autism Acceptance Month this past April, dedicated staff at the Together Trust leveraged this time to shine a light on autism, striving to foster a more accepting world for those on the spectrum. The journey through school can prove challenging for many autistic children and young individuals.
Emily Hobson, a Speech and Language Therapist at Inscape House School, led a standout initiative. She organised an exhibition showcasing the special interests of the youngsters, a testament to their unique abilities and passions.
The day was buzzing with 13 stalls, each run by students and highlighting their special interests: from the English Civil War and Greek mythology to aeroplane models, Mario, Thomas the Tank Engine, Star Wars, crystals, Lego, and a research-themed stall with a focus on flowers. One stall even highlighted costume designing and stop-motion animation.
“As part of Autism Acceptance Week, we wanted to have an event to celebrate special interests and how inspiring they can be."
Moreover, the event ensured to include those students who couldn't manage a stall or might have found it challenging to participate in the event. Their interests, including CBeebies, Teletubbies, pens, glow sticks, and the Gruffalo, were also given a dedicated space for display, fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance.
"The students really engaged with the event and it was great to see them interacting with each other about topics they are passionate about," concludes Emily.
