Recognising and supporting children with Autism and significant social communication needs: What current research says and implications for inclusive educator practice

This workshop will explore the following:

• explore the range of early signs of autism, with clinical, research and education perspectives
• understand the role educators can play in supporting families around assessment
• develop your understanding of ways to support children with social communication differences, whether they are autistic, waiting for assessment, or families are not seeking a diagnosis

This workshop aligns with the National Quality Standard:

• Quality Area 1: Educational Program and practice
• Quality Area 3: Physical environment
• Quality Area 5: Relationships with Children
• Quality Area 6: Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities

Professional Standards for Teachers:

• Standard 1: Know students and how they learn
• Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
• Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
• Standard 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

This professional development activity can be used towards teacher identified hours. Teachers need to record this activity in their NESA logbook.