Inside the Autism Classroom Introduction Elaine Fitzgerald and Amanda McGuinness

**ACCESS THE FREE AUTISM CLASS RESOURCE LIBRARY:** https://www.flourishautismconsultancyandtraining.com/autism-class-support Welcome to **Inside the Autism Classroom**, a brand-new six-part podcast series on **The Unfiltered Autistic Podcast**, co-hosted by **Amanda McGuinness**, Autism & PDA Specialist, and **Elaine Fitzgerald**, experienced Autism Class teacher. Created specifically for **Autism Class teachers**, this is the first podcast series of its kind dedicated to supporting educators with the practical realities of teaching in an Autism Class through a neuroaffirmative, evidence-informed lens. Whether you're preparing to open your very first Autism Class or looking to strengthen your existing practice, this series combines professional expertise, lived experience, and practical classroom insight to support you every step of the way. Across six episodes, we explore: - Planning your Autism Class - Regulation & Co-regulation - Working Together: Collaborating with Parents, SNAs and School Teams - Target Setting & Teaching Approaches - Training, Professional Learning & Resources - Assessment Challenges & Adaptations Alongside the series, you'll gain access to our **FREE Autism Class Resource Library**, co-designed by Amanda and Elaine, featuring practical downloads, templates, classroom resources, and tools to support your teaching journey. The library forms part of Flourish Autism Consultancy & Training's commitment to providing evidence-informed, neuroaffirmative resources that strengthen inclusive educational practice. If you're an Autism Class teacher, Special Needs Assistant (SNA), school leader, student teacher, or education professional, we hope this series becomes a trusted resource that supports you in creating classrooms where Autistic pupils feel safe, understood, and able to flourish. Subscribe to **The Unfiltered Autistic Podcast** and join us for practical conversations that bridge research, lived experience, and everyday classroom practice.