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ACCEPTING BEHAVIOUR
Specialist Education and Inclusion Support for Autistic
and Neurodivergent Children and Young People
Accepting Behaviour Ltd is an acceptance-based education and inclusion service supporting autistic and neurodivergent children across Worcestershire, Solihull, Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell and Dudley who are struggling to access education.
We work in partnership with schools, local authorities, and families to reduce anxiety, rebuild trust, and strengthen access to learning through a structured outreach service that supports children to reconnect with education in ways that are appropriate, proportionate, and responsive to their individual needs.
Where a return to school is not currently achievable, we provide carefully commissioned alternative provision that prioritises emotional safety, autonomy, and meaningful engagement.
Our work reflects the current direction of SEND reform, with a strong emphasis on early intervention, inclusive practice, proportionate response, and shared responsibility across education, health, and care.
Aaron is passionate about supporting the needs of autistic children and young people, and has guided our school into making better choices for all.”
“A highly regarded professional who has worked in our shcool community for over 5 years “
My 14 year old daughter loves his talks and said he is “the only professional she has met who actually gets it”.
Your support reassured me wasnt going crazy or bad parenting in how my child reacted to situations.
“Your support has been a life line to me and the families we support”
“Thank you so much to all of the AB team, you are just amazing, it is priceless the amount of positivity and acceptance you have given to our child and our family, we feel very well supported by you, thanks without end”
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We provide effective support for students who struggle to access learning.
Our Unique Approach
The ACCEPT Approach begins by removing sources of pressure, threat, and unrealistic expectation that act as barriers to engagement, attendance, and emotional safety. We recognise the central role of school in providing education, structure, and social connection, and our primary aim is always to support children to access education in ways that are sustainable, inclusive, and in their best interests.
Where a school environment is not currently experienced as safe or accessible, we recognise that continued pressure to attend can increase distress and disengagement. In these circumstances, a different approach may be required to stabilise the child and preserve their relationship with learning. We support schools through an acceptance-based Accepting Behaviour Learning Centre, offering a structured and supportive environment where children can continue to engage in learning while confidence, emotional regulation, and readiness to re-engage with education are rebuilt. This approach enables schools and local authorities to maintain continuity of education, apply reasonable adjustment, and support a planned, proportionate pathway back into education that works for the child.
The approach then focuses on reminding children that their difficulties are not the result of defiance or lack of motivation, but unmet need, supporting a reduction in shame and anxiety that often underpin emotionally based school avoidance. Through consistent, relationally informed practice and predictable responses, we reassure children that appropriate support is in place and that systems are working around them. Finally, we reaffirm unconditional support, ensuring that children are not penalised for attendance difficulty or fluctuating engagement, while maintaining a clear focus on long term inclusion, re engagement, and positive educational outcomes. This approach supports local authorities and schools to evidence proportionate decision making, reasonable adjustment, early intervention, and a graduated response in line with current attendance guidance and SEND reform priorities.
We offer Specialist Outreach Support for Schools and Educational Settings
Specialist School outreach and inclusion support
Our school outreach and inclusion support is delivered by a small team of specialist teachers with extensive experience in autism, ADHD, and wider neurodivergent profiles, including children with demand avoidant presentations and those struggling to attend school due to anxiety, overwhelm, or unmet need.
We work alongside schools across Worcestershire, Solihull, Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell and Dudley to strengthen inclusive practice, reduce pressure, and support emotional safety and engagement. This pathway focuses on early and preventive intervention, supporting schools in adapting environments, expectations, and responses so children can remain connected to education wherever possible.
Alongside direct outreach support, we provide professional training for school staff, supporting whole-school understanding of neurodivergence, emotionally-based school avoidance, and acceptance-led practice. We also offer advice and statutory support around Education, Health, and Care Plans, including contributions to written plans, professional reports, and associated documentation.
Schools retain responsibility for education, attendance, and safeguarding, while we provide specialist input that supports informed decision-making, early intervention, and proportionate responses in line with current SEND reform expectations.
For more info, visit our Schools page here