Autism in Schools survey – Parents/Carers and School Staff

The purpose of this survey is to gather insights into the experiences of parents/carers and school staff who care for / support children and young people with autism.

The survey is completely anonymous and will be used by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside and St Helens Council to help inform potential initiatives delivered within schools to improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people with autism.

If you need any support or have any concerns about your wellbeing or the wellbeing of a child or young person, please seek help from your school, which may include a SENCO, Senior Mental Health Lead, Mental Health Support Team, Resilience Service and School Nurse, or from community services such as St Helens CAMHS.

The closing date for responses to this survey is 28th April 2023.

1.Please select “role” which best describes you

I am the parent/carer of a child/young person on the neurodevelopmental pathway or already with autism diagnosed

I am the parent/carer of a child with suspect autism or communication difficulties

I am a SENCO

I am a Senior Mental Health Lead (SMHL)

I am teaching staff but not a SENCO or SMHL

I am not teaching staff but I support CYP with autism

Other

3.How would you describe your knowledge / understanding of autism?

Poor – insufficient to enable me to provide the correct support needed

Not sufficient – I can provide some support but development is needed

Sufficient – I know enough to provide support

Very sufficient – I have expert level knowledge

4.Please explain your answer to question 3

5.How confident would you say you are in supporting children and young people (or your child if a parent/carer) with autism?

6.Please explain your answer to question 5

8.Please let us know if there is anything else that causes difficulties in response to Q7

10.Please let us know if there is anything else that you think would help in response to Q9