An insight into Autism Spectrum Disorder in the early years (2-part series)

$92.00$82.80 Member Price

Behaviour is a form of communication. Even if a person isn’t saying words, their behaviour and body language can show what they might be thinking or feeling.

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often take longer to learn how to speak, so it can be difficult for them to fully express themselves. Sometimes, the ones who can speak may not have the skills to explain ‘in the moment’ what they are thinking or what is concerning them. It is therefore important for educators to understand behaviour and the meaning behind particular behaviours.

This 2-part series examines behaviour as communication and how to understand certain behaviours and why they might occur, before delving deeper into how behaviour can look different for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It also explains how educators can guide children through positive behaviour-support strategies whilst advocating for children with special rights.

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Description

If you’re based in the ACT, this package is a 3-hour TQI Accredited professional learning program.

Learning outcomes

In this course, participants will:

  • explore why certain behaviours occur
  • learn how to understand certain behaviours
  • discover some of the differences in development that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder can experience
  • uncover pro-active strategies to support individual children’s positive behaviour and advocate for children with special rights.

Completing An insight into Autism Spectrum Disorder in the early years (2-part series) will contribute 3 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Students/children with Disability addressing Standard Descriptor(s) 1.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Autism Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision for a life of participation, opportunity and choice for people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is the state’s longest serving and most experienced agency in providing specialised support services for people of all ages living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. These services include the delivery of early intervention, education and training as well as therapy and respite care.

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Course Duration

Part one = 1 hour, 30 minutes, Part two = 1 hour, Total = 2 hours, 30 minutes

Australian Qualifications Framework

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