{"id":8457,"date":"2025-12-11T09:24:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T03:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/?page_id=8457"},"modified":"2025-12-11T10:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T04:50:20","slug":"%e0%a6%85%e0%a6%a8%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%a4%e0%a6%b0%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%ad%e0%a7%81%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%a4%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%ae%e0%a7%82%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%95-%e0%a6%b8%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%81%e0%a6%b2-%e0%a6%a8","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/bd\/%e0%a6%85%e0%a6%a8%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%a4%e0%a6%b0%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%ad%e0%a7%81%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%a4%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%ae%e0%a7%82%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%95-%e0%a6%b6%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%b7%e0%a6%be\/%e0%a6%85%e0%a6%9f%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%9c%e0%a6%ae-%e0%a6%97%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%87%e0%a6%a1-%e0%a6%ac%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%82%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%a6%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%b6\/%e0%a6%85%e0%a6%a8%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%a4%e0%a6%b0%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%ad%e0%a7%81%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%a4%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%ae%e0%a7%82%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%95-%e0%a6%b8%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%81%e0%a6%b2-%e0%a6%a8\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0985\u09a8\u09cd\u09a4\u09b0\u09cd\u09ad\u09c1\u0995\u09cd\u09a4\u09bf\u09ae\u09c2\u09b2\u0995 \u09b8\u09cd\u0995\u09c1\u09b2 \u09a8\u09bf\u09b0\u09cd\u09ae\u09be\u09a3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69fdf56450ed5\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone \"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ebtd-autism-inclusive\">\r\n\r\n  <header class=\"ebtd-autism-inclusive-hero\">\r\n    <p class=\"eyebrow\">Autism Guide \u2014 Whole-School Inclusion<\/p>\r\n    <h1>Building Inclusive Schools in Bangladesh<\/h1>\r\n    <p class=\"intro-lede\">\r\n      <strong class=\"ebtd-highlight\">Whole-school principles led by Heads, Assistant Principals, HoDs, and teachers<\/strong>\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"ebtd-inclusive-body\">\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Most schools in Bangladesh do not have a SENCO, school psychologist, or specialist autism unit. That does not mean they cannot\r\n      be inclusive. The most powerful tools for inclusion are often <strong>routines, language, expectations, and relationships<\/strong> \u2013\r\n      all of which are already in the hands of Heads, APs, HoDs, and classroom teachers.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      This chapter focuses on what schools can do with the structures they already have.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      It is not about creating a separate \u201cautism system\u201d. It is about building a school where\r\n      <strong>every child, including autistic learners, feels they belong and can predict what will happen next<\/strong>.\r\n      For a national overview of autism and education, see\r\n      <a href=\"\/inclusive-teaching-bangladesh\/autism-guide-bangladesh\/autism-in-the-bangladesh-context\/\">Autism in the Bangladesh Context<\/a>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <hr class=\"section-divider\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Inclusion = Belonging and Predictability<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Inclusion is sometimes described as \u201cadding support\u201d for a few students. In practice, the most effective inclusion comes from\r\n      <strong>whole-school belonging and predictability<\/strong>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      \u2013 <strong>Belonging<\/strong>: \u201cI am accepted here. People like me are meant to be in this school.\u201d<br \/>\r\n      \u2013 <strong>Predictability<\/strong>: \u201cI know what will happen. The rules are fair. Routines are consistent.\u201d\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Autistic students (and many non-autistic students) struggle most when school feels\r\n      <strong>unpredictable, confusing, or unsafe<\/strong>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>What belonging might look like in a BD school<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Teachers greet students by name at the door.<\/li>\r\n      <li>No child is always shouted at or teased in front of others.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Differences (speech, movement, learning pace) are not joked about.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Students who find assemblies or crowds hard are given options, not punishments.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Staff talk about students with respect, even when behaviour is challenging.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>What predictability might look like<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Timetables are stable \u2013 changes are explained in advance wherever possible.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Each classroom follows a similar lesson structure across the school.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Rules are consistent between teachers (students aren\u2019t guessing what will upset whom).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Transitions (line up, move to assembly, change subject) follow the same routine every day.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Classroom Scenario: Belonging vs Uncertainty<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Scenario A \u2013 No predictable structure<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <p>\r\n      Different teachers use different rules. One teacher allows talking; another shouts if students speak. Sometimes latecomers\r\n      are punished; sometimes ignored. Assemblies start late and end suddenly.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      For an autistic learner (and many others), this environment is exhausting. They spend energy trying to work out\r\n      <strong>what might happen next<\/strong>, leaving less energy for learning.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Scenario B \u2013 Shared, predictable structure<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <p>\r\n      Every teacher uses the same five-step start to lessons:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ol>\r\n      <li>Greet at door<\/li>\r\n      <li>Students sit in assigned seats<\/li>\r\n      <li>Date and title on board<\/li>\r\n      <li>Short recap question<\/li>\r\n      <li>Teacher signals \u201cstart\u201d in the same way<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Students know what to expect. Anxiety drops. Autistic learners can focus on the content rather than decoding the routine.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Why emotional safety and routine matter<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Emotional safety and routine:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>reduce anxiety, which often drives \u201cbehaviour problems\u201d<\/li>\r\n      <li>free up working memory for learning<\/li>\r\n      <li>help students who struggle with change and ambiguity<\/li>\r\n      <li>allow autistic students to participate without constantly guessing social rules<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      In other words, <strong>well-designed routines are an inclusion strategy<\/strong>, not just a discipline tool.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Predictability Checklist (Whole-School Focus)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Leaders and teachers can use this as a quick reflection tool:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>School-wide<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>[ ] Do students know the daily timetable?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Are there clear routines for arrival, lining up, assemblies, breaks, and home time?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Are rule expectations similar across classrooms (e.g., voice levels, movement, equipment)?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Are changes (exam timetables, trips, visitors) explained to students beforehand?<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Classroom<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>[ ] Does each lesson follow a simple, recognisable pattern?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Are start and end-of-lesson routines consistent?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Do students know what to do if they are stuck?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Is there a calm way for students to signal \u201cI need help \/ I need a break\u201d?<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      This checklist is not just for autism. It is a tool for <strong>better learning for all<\/strong>.\r\n      For a deeper look at differences in communication, social interaction, and behaviour, see\r\n      <a href=\"\/inclusive-teaching-bangladesh\/autism-guide-bangladesh\/understanding-autism-in-the-classroom\/\">Understanding Autism in the Classroom<\/a>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <hr class=\"section-divider\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Universal Design for Learning (Explained Simply)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      <strong>Universal Design for Learning (UDL)<\/strong> sounds technical, but the core idea is simple:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"info-callout\">\r\n      Instead of waiting for a student to fail and then \u201cfixing\u201d them,<br \/>\r\n      <strong>design lessons from the start so different learners can succeed.<\/strong>\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      UDL asks: \u201cWhat might make this lesson difficult for some students \u2013 and how can I adjust it in advance?\u201d\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      It does not require new equipment or special technology. In Bangladesh, UDL can mean:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>clearer instruction<\/li>\r\n      <li>more than one way to understand the content<\/li>\r\n      <li>more than one way to show learning<\/li>\r\n      <li>fewer unnecessary barriers (noise, clutter, confusing layouts)<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Proactive Adjustments<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Instead of:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"scenario-quote\">\r\n      waiting until a child \u201cacts out\u201d and then reacting,\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      UDL encourages:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"scenario-quote\">\r\n      thinking ahead about what might go wrong \u2013 and <strong>adjusting before it happens<\/strong>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Examples in a BD classroom:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>\r\n        If you know the room gets very noisy during group work, plan a\r\n        <strong>noise routine<\/strong> (\u201c1 = silent, 2 = whisper, 3 = group talk\u201d) and teach it.\r\n      <\/li>\r\n      <li>\r\n        If you know copying from the board is difficult for some students, give\r\n        <strong>step-by-step tasks<\/strong> or leave instructions on the board longer.\r\n      <\/li>\r\n      <li>\r\n        If you know sudden change upsets some learners, <strong>warn<\/strong> them:\r\n        \u201cIn five minutes we will switch to writing.\u201d\r\n      <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      These adjustments support autistic students <strong>and<\/strong> many other learners, and link directly to the practical strategies in\r\n      <a href=\"\/inclusive-teaching-bangladesh\/autism-guide-bangladesh\/classroom-strategies-for-autistic-learners\/\">Classroom Strategies for Autistic Learners<\/a>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Clearer Instruction<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      UDL starts with <strong>clarity<\/strong>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Instead of:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"scenario-quote\">\r\n      \u201cEveryone, quickly finish this and do the next thing!\u201d\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Try:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ol>\r\n      <li>One instruction at a time.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Write the steps on the board.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Check one or two students understand.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"scenario-quote\">\r\n      Step 1: Copy the question.<br \/>\r\n      Step 2: Underline the key words.<br \/>\r\n      Step 3: Write your answer in 2 sentences.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Students who process language differently (including autistic learners) benefit from\r\n      <strong>seeing<\/strong> and <strong>hearing<\/strong> instructions.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Flexible Seating<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      In crowded classrooms, \u201cflexible seating\u201d does not mean buying beanbags. It means using space\r\n      <strong>strategically<\/strong>:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>A quieter corner for students who are easily overwhelmed.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Seats nearer the front for students who miss instructions.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Avoiding placing anxious students in the busiest doorway or corridor spot.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Allowing some students to stand at the back for short periods if sitting still is very hard.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      The goal is not special privilege. It is <strong>reducing unnecessary stress<\/strong> so students can focus on learning.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Reducing Sensory Overload<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Many autistic students (and others) struggle with sensory overload: noise, bright lights, visual clutter, crowded spaces.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Small changes can help:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>keeping the board area tidy so the key information is clear<\/li>\r\n      <li>avoiding shouting over noise\u2014using a routine signal instead (hand raised, clapping pattern, bell)<\/li>\r\n      <li>agreeing on one simple noise rule for group work<\/li>\r\n      <li>planning quiet reflection moments after noisy activities<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      These changes are part of UDL because they\r\n      <strong>design the environment to be more manageable for diverse brains<\/strong>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>UDL Starter Checklist (Teacher-Level)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Use this as a gentle planning tool rather than a judgement:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>[ ] Have I broken instructions into small, clear steps?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Is there somewhere in the room that feels calmer and less noisy?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Can students see the key information (task steps, examples) throughout the activity?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Have I removed any unnecessary barrier (e.g., rushing, confusing layouts, avoidable noise)?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Is there more than one way for students to understand the idea (spoken explanation, written example, model on the board)?<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      If you can tick even <strong>two or three<\/strong> of these, you are already using UDL.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <hr class=\"section-divider\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Leadership Actions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Inclusive schools do not depend on one \u201cexpert\u201d. They depend on <strong>consistent leadership<\/strong>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Heads, Assistant Principals, and HoDs play a key role in:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>setting shared routines<\/li>\r\n      <li>modelling inclusive language<\/li>\r\n      <li>noticing when systems are creating stress<\/li>\r\n      <li>supporting teachers to try small changes, not big, one-off projects<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>School-wide Routines<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Leadership can:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Agree on <strong>2\u20133 core routines<\/strong> used in every classroom (start of lesson, end of lesson, noise signal).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Make these routines visible (posters, staff briefings, modelling in assemblies).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Support new staff to learn them.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Review them once or twice a year with teacher feedback.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <p>\r\n      A school decides that every lesson starts with:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ol>\r\n      <li>Greeting at the door<\/li>\r\n      <li>Students go straight to assigned seats<\/li>\r\n      <li>Date and title written on the board<\/li>\r\n      <li>Short recap question on the board<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      This helps autistic students because:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>they know exactly what to expect<\/li>\r\n      <li>they can settle faster<\/li>\r\n      <li>they are not confused by different rules in every classroom<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      It also helps teachers because the first few minutes of every lesson feel calmer.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Modelling Inclusive Language<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Leaders set the tone in how students are spoken about.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Compare:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>\u201cThat boy is a problem.\u201d<\/li>\r\n      <li>\u201cShe is lazy.\u201d<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>with:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>\u201cHe finds transitions difficult \u2013 what routine would help him?\u201d<\/li>\r\n      <li>\u201cShe seems overwhelmed during writing \u2013 how can we scaffold it?\u201d<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Leaders can use meeting time to model this shift from <strong>blame language<\/strong> to <strong>support language<\/strong>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      This does not remove expectations. It changes the question from \u201cWhat is wrong with this child?\u201d to\r\n      <strong>\u201cWhat about the task or environment is not working for this child?\u201d<\/strong>\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Predictable Transitions<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Transitions (to assembly, to exams, to visitors) are often the most stressful times of the day, especially for autistic learners.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Leadership can:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>create a simple, shared script for transitions (\u201cWhen the bell rings, teachers do A, students do B\u201d)<\/li>\r\n      <li>keep assembly and exam routines similar from year to year<\/li>\r\n      <li>warn students about planned changes (mock exams, timetable shifts) in advance<\/li>\r\n      <li>encourage staff not to change plans at the last minute unless absolutely necessary<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      A short staff briefing like:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"scenario-quote\">\r\n      \u201cNext week we will change period 3\/4 slightly. Please tell students today, and remind them in the morning.\u201d\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      can make a huge difference to students who rely on predictability.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <hr class=\"section-divider\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Teacher Actions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Even without formal SEN training, individual teachers can make their classrooms more inclusive through\r\n      <strong>clear, calm lessons<\/strong>, <strong>observation<\/strong>, and <strong>peer-support structures<\/strong>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      These actions support autistic learners <strong>and<\/strong> many others.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Clear, Calm Lessons<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Key elements:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><strong>Clear beginnings<\/strong>: students know what to do as soon as they enter.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Clear steps<\/strong>: each task is broken down and visible.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Clear endings<\/strong>: there is a predictable way to finish and pack away.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Example structure:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ol>\r\n      <li>Greet at door<\/li>\r\n      <li>\u201cNow do\u201d starter task on the board<\/li>\r\n      <li>Teacher recap of previous learning<\/li>\r\n      <li>New learning explained with example<\/li>\r\n      <li>Student practice in short steps<\/li>\r\n      <li>Quick review \/ exit question<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Teachers can ask: \u201cWould a student who finds change and language hard understand what to do right now?\u201d\r\n      If not, what can I clarify?\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Observing and Adapting<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Teachers are constantly gathering information. The goal is to turn observation into\r\n      <strong>small, manageable adaptations<\/strong>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Observation prompts:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Who is always confused when we change activity quickly?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Who gets very quiet in group work?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Who reacts strongly to noise?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Who rarely starts work without extra prompting?<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Adaptations might include:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>giving that student the instructions in writing<\/li>\r\n      <li>seating them in a calmer area<\/li>\r\n      <li>checking understanding privately rather than in front of peers<\/li>\r\n      <li>warning them before transitions (\u201cIn 3 minutes we will stop and share answers.\u201d)<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Again, this is not diagnosis. It is <strong>responsive teaching<\/strong> \u2013 the same principle that underpins\r\n      <a href=\"\/inclusive-teaching-bangladesh\/autism-guide-bangladesh\/classroom-strategies-for-autistic-learners\/\">Classroom Strategies for Autistic Learners<\/a>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Peer-Support Structures<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Peers can be powerful supports if the structure is clear.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><strong>Talk partners<\/strong>: each student has a consistent partner for pair work.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Buddy roles<\/strong>: one student helps another with materials or copying from the board.<\/li>\r\n      <li>\r\n        <strong>Group roles<\/strong>: in group work, students rotate roles like \u201creader\u201d, \u201cwriter\u201d, \u201ctimekeeper\u201d, \u201cchecker\u201d.\r\n      <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      This helps autistic learners because:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>they know what their role is<\/li>\r\n      <li>they are not left guessing how to join in<\/li>\r\n      <li>support comes from peers as well as adults<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Teachers should be careful not to always give the same child the \u201chelper\u201d role or the \u201cneeds help\u201d role.\r\n      Rotate so dignity is preserved.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <hr class=\"section-divider\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Bringing It Together: Whole-School and Classroom<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"info-callout\">\r\n      <strong>Leadership builds the framework.<br \/>\r\n      Teachers bring it to life.<\/strong>\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      \u2013 Leaders: set 2\u20133 key routines, model language, plan predictable transitions.<br \/>\r\n      \u2013 Teachers: use UDL principles, adapt instructions, build peer support.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Neither group needs specialist equipment. Both need:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>shared understanding of autistic and other diverse learners<\/li>\r\n      <li>willingness to ask \u201cWhat about the environment can we change?\u201d<\/li>\r\n      <li>commitment to consistency rather than one-off \u201cprojects\u201d<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Quick Reference: Whole-School Predictability Checklist<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Use this in leadership or staff meetings:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Arrival &amp; Start of Day<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>[ ] Do students know what to do when they arrive?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Are staff at key points (gate, corridor) using calm, consistent routines?<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Lessons<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>[ ] Is there a shared \u201cstart of lesson\u201d routine across most classrooms?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Are expectations for noise and movement similar between teachers?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Do teachers use simple, visible steps for tasks?<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Transitions &amp; Events<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>[ ] Are students warned about major changes in advance?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Do assemblies and exams follow predictable patterns?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Are there calmer options for students who struggle with crowds?<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p><strong>Staff Culture<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>[ ] Do staff talk about students in terms of needs and support, not fixed labels?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Do teachers feel they can ask for help to adjust routines?<\/li>\r\n      <li>[ ] Is there time (even short) for staff to share what works?<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      If many answers are \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cwe\u2019re working on it\u201d, your school is already building an inclusive foundation.\r\n      The next chapter on\r\n      <a href=\"\/inclusive-teaching-bangladesh\/autism-guide-bangladesh\/classroom-strategies-for-autistic-learners\/\">Classroom Strategies for Autistic Learners<\/a>\r\n      will show how to plug detailed techniques into this whole-school framework.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Next Steps \/ Internal Navigation -->\r\n  <section class=\"ebtd-next-section-cards\">\r\n    <h2>Next in this guide<\/h2>\r\n    <p>\r\n      From here you can explore concrete classroom techniques, revisit the national context, or focus on working with families.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ebtd-card-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"\/inclusive-teaching-bangladesh\/autism-guide-bangladesh\/classroom-strategies-for-autistic-learners\/\" class=\"card-link\">\r\n        <article class=\"card\">\r\n          <h3>Classroom Strategies for Autistic Learners<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Practical, low-cost approaches for structured teaching, communication supports, behaviour, and academic 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