Resources
Some resources developed by The Autism Network as well as some material we have found useful during the course of our work.
Created by The Autism Network team:
Some resources developed by The Autism Network that we have found useful during the course of our work. Any questions about these or recommendations for other useful resources please just get in touch.
Autism Training: On-line training best practice checklist
A checklist which can help make sure that your autism training is as good as it should be
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A short list of useful books, videos, social media and films that are useful for learning more about autism.
Social Masking
A short description of masking behaviour
Understanding my Autism
A workbook that has been produced by NHS Fife Neurodevelopmental Pathway Team and The Autism Network.
It accompanies a series of short videos which introduce autism for High School age children who have recently found out they are autistic. The videos are on our You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theautismnetwork
Sleep Readiness self-checklist can be used to develop better awareness in identifying when you are ready for sleep when your body doesn’t get the typical ‘I'm tired’ message.
Autism: A framework for understanding
A diagram which shows a framework for understanding autism. This accompanies the ‘Understanding Autism’ training programme which can be delivered by The Autism Network.
Fife Neurodevelopmental Team Newsletters
These have been produced by The Autism Network for parents of autistic children in Fife.
Recent copies can be downloaded here.
September 2025
December 2025
Other resources we have found useful
Autism and Self-directed Support (SDS)
A report commissioned by Self-Directed Support Scotland to examine barriers autistic people face in accessing SDS
Inspirational And Reflective Reading
Collated by Thom Kirkwood of the aiseecollaborative a list of useful books as suggested by autistic individuals, parent, carers, practitioners and professionals as being inspirationally reflective adding to their knowledge and understanding