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Excellence Matters Training Resources Mentoring Early Childhood Education Melbourne

Autism Spectrum
​ In-House Workshop

Excellence Matters Respectful Relationships with Families Workshop

Empower your team to support the autistic children at your service

Educators in this workshop will learn about the basics of the autism spectrum including examples of social communication, social interaction, behaviour, interests and activities that may be present. Each autistic child is different so participants are guided to use resources to develop a responsive and inclusive program to support them.

" If you've met one person on the Autism Spectrum, you've met one person on the spectrum."

- Professor Stephen Shore 

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This workshop is for your service if...

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  • Your team needs additional support from an experienced early childhood professional to implement strategies to support the learning and development of children on the autism spectrum.
  • Educators are unfamiliar with autism or how to develop a responsive program for autistic children.
  • You have staff that are confused about how to balance the needs of the autistic child with the needs of other children. 
  • Support is required in responding to the behaviour of children on the autism spectrum.
  • Educators need help working with other professionals and using resources for inclusive programming for autistic children.
  • You want to provide this workshop as part of regular professional development to further equip your team of educators to be inclusive and reflective in their daily practice in relation to children on the autism spectrum.

Workshop Content

Prior to booking, we will discuss any special requirements and the reasons why you want to hold this workshop in order to customise this professional development for your service. In general, this workshop covers the following topics:


  • The key nature and some common characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • The importance of collaborating with parents and other professionals in relation to the autistic child
  • Using observation and resources from professionals in relation to autism to understand the child
  • Inclusive practice and support for autistic children
  • How to develop responsive programming to support the learning and developing of autistic children
  • Framework for developing practical strategies for adapting the program including children with autism in a meaningful way whilst balancing the needs of other children
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What you can expect

Venue

We come to your service anywhere in metropolitan Melbourne and most parts of regional Victoria too.

Length

The usual length of this workshop is

2 to 2.5 hours depending on the

needs of your service.

Time

Workshops can be held during the day, at night or on the weekend when your team is available.

Interaction

This workshop is interactive and includes activities. Participants will get involved to engage different learning styles.

Q&A

The facilitator will allow time for questions and answers so that the workshop is relevant to your service.

Resources

Participants will be provided with the slide presentation for future reference & links to further sources of information.

NQS/EYLF Mapping

This workshop maps to NQS Quality Areas 1,5,6 and EYLF Outcome 1 & 3, Principle 1,3&5 & Practices: Continuity, Learning, Assessment, Holistic

Facilitator

All our facilitators are highly experienced early childhood professionals (many still working in services).

Further Support

One on one coaching and mentoring is available to support this workshop along with online workshops (additional cost).

Outcomes from this workshop

  • Participants can openly discuss and reflect on any difficulties or barriers they have in supporting children on the autism spectrum
  • Participants have a refreshed understanding of the nature and characteristics of autism
  • Participants are empowered with specific strategies to be responsive and inclusive in programming for the needs of the autistic child
  • Participants know how to collaborate with families and other professionals in regard to the autistic child
  • Participants have a deeper understanding of adapting the program to support the participation of children on the autism spectrum
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Contact us now about a AUTISM SPECTRUM in-house workshop at your service

We will provide a quote and confirm that this workshop meets the needs of your service and your team. 

FAQ

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions by services like yours:

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Can the workshop be customised

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Enquire about this workshop

Contact us by clicking the link below.  We will be in touch within 24-48 hours to answer any questions, confirm your requirements and provide a no obligation quote

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