Neuro-Affirming Cheat Sheet for Educators

Looking to create a classroom that feels calmer, safer and more accessible for autistic and neurodivergent learners?

This printable Neuro-Affirming Environment Audit has been designed to help educators reflect on the physical and visual environment they create for their pupils.

Rather than focusing on creating a Pinterest-perfect classroom, this audit encourages you to consider how your space supports predictability, regulation, transitions and interactions.

Whether you're setting up a brand-new classroom, refreshing your environment for September, or simply looking at your space through a fresh lens, this resource provides a practical starting point for neuro-affirming reflection and decision-making.

Ideal for:

Teachers
Teaching Assistants
SENCOs
SEND Leaders
Therapists
Early Years Practitioners
School Support Staff

This resource is intended to encourage reflection and professional discussion rather than provide prescriptive advice. Every child, classroom and setting is different, and neuro-affirming environments are rarely created through one-size-fits-all solutions. Use this audit as a guide to help you build a space that works for the learners in front of you.