Invitation and Brief Summary
We would like to invite you to take part in a survey (10-15 minutes) on teachers and educational professional's experiences and understanding of autism and difficulties with uncertainty. 
This study will enable us to adapt our existing CUES programme (Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Uncertain Situations programme) so that it can be used by educational professionals to support autistic children experiencing difficulties with uncertain situations in school. 1. Your participation in this survey is voluntary. 2. You may refuse to take part in the research or exit the survey at any time without penalty. 3. You are free to withdraw during the survey at any time by closing the browser, without giving any reason. 4. You are free to decline to answer any particular question you do not wish to answer for any reason. 5. If you do decide to take part, we will ask you to complete the consent form electronically. 
What does taking part involve and what happens to the information I give?  This survey will be administered using Qualtrics, which will record your responses anonymously. The data from the survey will be collected through Qualtrics and will be stored at Newcastle University in a password protected electronic format. The research team at Newcastle University will have access to the responses. Your responses are completely anonymised and will be kept safe and confidential at Newcastle University (in line with data protection laws). 
What are the benefits? 
We hope that you will enjoy taking part in the research. The survey will help increase our understanding of strategies that are offered to autistic young people experiencing difficulties with managing uncertainty in educational settings. The results will be used to adapt the original parent CUES programme for use in schools. 
What does the survey entail? 
The survey consists of seven sections: 1. Information and consent 2. Demographic information 3. School related uncertain situations that are anxiety provoking 4. Children's reactions to uncertain situations 5. The impact of school related uncertain situations 6. Training and Delivery 7. Debrief 
What are the risks? 
This survey will have examples of difficulties with uncertainty and using strategies to support autistic children to manage their difficulties with uncertainties when in school. There is a very small risk that this may cause some distress or discomfort. Should this happen, please feel free to close the browser and leave the survey. If you require further support, please contact us so that we can signpost you to relevant support services. 
What happens at the end of the study? 
The results from the survey will be shared with the wider team anonymously. Our findings will be published. No individuals will be identifiable from the findings we publish. 
What if I have more questions or do not understand something? 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Priyanka Rob (research assistant) using the contact details below: 
Priyanka Rob Research Assistant CUES for School study 
Population Health Sciences Newcastle University 3rd Floor, Sir James Spence Institute Royal Victoria Infirmary Queen Victoria Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP 
Tel: +44 (0)191 282 1379 Email: priyanka.rob@ncl.ac.uk 
We will not use email to request or send you any personal information. 
Who is responsible for the research? Funding has been provided by a grant from the Wellcome Trust (reference NU-0105040) 
Who has reviewed the study? 
All research at Newcastle University goes through an ethics procedure to protect your safety, rights, wellbeing, and dignity. This study has approval from Newcastle University Ethics Committee. 
What if I have concerns or a complaint? 
If you have any concerns about this research and would like to discuss them further, please contact Priyanka Rob (priyanka.rob@ncl.ac.uk), who will discuss your concerns with Professor Jacqui Rodgers (jacqui.rodgers.ncl.ac.uk) who is leading the study.  If you prefer to raise your concerns with someone not involved with the study, you can contact: 
Professor Daniel Nettle Chair of University Ethics Committee Population Health Sciences Institute 
Faculty of Medical Sciences Newcastle University Henry Wellcome Building Framlington Place Newcastle NE2 4HH 
Daniel.Nettle@ncl.ac.uk