Inscape House School shines a light on autism with special interests exhibition
![A student proudly running a stall labeled 'Costume Making'. With a genuine smile and a thumbs-up to the camera, he stands next to a vibrant yellow dog costume.](https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_full_width/public/special%20interests%20exhibiton%201.jpg?itok=R-9mBxaH)
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.
![A child casually posing for a photo with hands tucked into their pockets, standing behind a stall adorned with the iconic 'Lego' sign.](https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/special%20interests%20exhibiton%202.jpg)
![A genuine snapshot captures a cheerful young man, giving a thumbs-up to the camera from behind a stall adorned with a 'Star Wars' theme.](https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/special%20interests%20exhibiton%203.jpg)
“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.
![A collage of four photos. One captures a curious student fascinated by the vivid illustrations in a children's book. In another, you'll find a young enthusiast, eagerly sharing a dinosaur video on his iPad with a friend. The third is a heartwarming snap of a girl joyfully engaging with her teacher at her stall. And finally, a picture of a little one, seated comfortably on the floor, playing with trains and tracks.](https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/special%20interests%20exhibiton%204.jpg)
![A collage of three photos. The first captures a cheery young man, presenting his crystal stall. The second image features a little enthusiast proudly manning his Thomas the Tank Engine stall. Lastly, we have a young man behind a stall themed around the English Civil War.](https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/special%20interests%20exhibiton%205.jpg)