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Navigating Autism - The Early Years
Introduction
About the course
MODULE 1: Understanding and recognising autism in young children
Introduction to Module 1
What is autism? Understanding autism (2:26)
Signs of autism in babies, toddlers and preschoolers (2:59)
Girls vs boys - gender differences (2:47)
Strengths and challenges of autism (2:17)
Unique side of autism (2:36)
Module 1 Quiz
Module 1 Downloadable resources
MODULE 2: Communication
Introduction to Module 2
Talking with your manager (2:33)
Communicating with families (3:25)
Communication plans (2:59)
Taking care of your wellbeing/self care (3:05)
What if families are struggling? (2:37)
Module 2 Quiz
Module 2 Downloadable resources
MODULE 3: Inclusive education
Introduction to Module 3
The importance of inclusive education (3:13)
How to create an inclusive setting (2:41)
Understanding diverse families (2:35)
Module 3 Quiz
Module 3 Downloadable resources
MODULE 4: Understanding the child
Introduction to Module 4
Myths about autism (1:52)
Big emotions versus meltdowns (2:24)
What are sensory sensitivities? (4:22)
Little people, big emotions (2:45)
Module 4 Quiz
Module 4 Downloadable resources
MODULE 5: Inclusive environment
Introduction to Module 5
Adapting your room to be inclusive (3:55)
Accommodations in your room (2:49)
Visual schedules and social stories (3:26)
Managing transitions (3:19)
What if nothing is working? (3:49)
Module 5 Quiz
Module 5 Downloadable resources
MODULE 6: Teaching through play
Introduction to Module 6
What is play based learning? (2:29)
Modelling and examples of activities (2:08)
Creating an individual activity learning plan (2:28)
What if nothing is working? (3:07)
Module 6 Quiz
Module 6 Downloadable resources
MODULE 7: Getting outside support
Introduction to Module 7
Integrated funding support - working with a child’s team of therapists (4:06)
External support - Working with a child’s team of therapists (4:10)
Educator wellbeing and self care (3:54)
Module 7 Quiz
Module 7 Downloadable resources
MODULE 8: Resources
Introduction to Module 8
Course downloads
Other factsheets
Useful websites
What to watch
What to read
Signs of autism in babies, toddlers and preschoolers
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