1.Use headings to structure the essay. Explain the focus of your essay in the introduction. If your focus is upon one aspect of autism in particular, you still need to show that you know about the range of characteristics.

2. Use literature and autobiographical accounts to support your discussion.

3. Assessment criteria:
Advanced knowledge and understanding of the autism spectrum, including psychological perspectives and explanations.
Reflection upon and/or use of variety of assessment tools .
Understanding of impact upon families.
Independent & collaborative learning which demonstrates ability to use full range of learning resources in order to justify, interpret and explain influences and developments in relation to the autism spectrum.
Critical reflection upon, & evaluation of, autism & educational policy development.

4. Full references on bibliography.