A SECRET framework program
Sensory Processing and the A SECRET Framework
The A SECRET framework program from Early Childhood Outreach provides early childhood educators across Australia with practical professional learning about sensory processing, regulation and strategies to support children in early childhood settings.
| Duration | Up to 2 hours for a live session including time for discussion. Pre-recorded content may be shorter |
| Delivery | Your choice of live online, in-person, or pre-recorded presentation |
| SRF Menu Item | A SECRET |
| AEDC Domains | Physical health and wellbeing; Emotional maturity |
A SECRET training explores the eight sensory systems, how responses to sensory input can affect emotional and sensory regulation, and how educators can use the A SECRET framework to identify and record strategies for individual children. It highlights the challenges in EC settings for children who have strong reactions to sensory input and need support to regulate themselves.
Practical strategies and opportunities for reflection are offered.
The program introduces the A SECRET framework – the invention of Dr Lucy-Jane Miller of the STAR institute for Sensory Processing, Colorado. The framework is used to collate and record strategies to support a child to achieve a particular goal, or maximise their success in a new challenge area.
Fictional case studies are used to illustrate the practical use of the framework. The importance of having a detailed overview of the child’s current abilities and interests before completing an A SECRET framework is highlighted, and the All About Me template is shown as an example of this.
This practical approach helps educators understand how the A SECRET framework program can be applied to observations, planning and strategies for supporting individual children in early childhood environments.
SRF broad goal
This item aligns with SRF Broad Goal:
‘Educators will build their knowledge of effective self-regulation and positive behaviour support techniques.’
Through A SECRET training, educators can build their understanding of sensory regulation and consider practical strategies that respond to the individual strengths, abilities, interests and support needs of children.
| Individual pre-recorded | $70 per person. No time limit. Flexible, but no opportunity to ask questions. Discounts for purchases of more than 10. |
| Individual webinar ticket | $70 per person. Fixed date and time. No refunds for non-attendance. Opportunities to ask questions during the session. Discounts for purchases of more than 10. |
| Zoom session for your team | $1000 for up to 20 people. Date and time agreed between the presenter and the centre, after hours available. |
| Live face-to-face session | $1000 for up to 20 people plus travel and accommodation fees. Date and time as agreed between presenter and centre. Please request a quote before adding this option to your plan. |
| Optional extra | Coaching package: A coaching visit to your kindergarten room on the day after the face to face training session to embed the learning. Observations and discussion to reflect on how to describe and document the strengths and challenges for children in your setting. $350 per hour – 3 hour minimum. |
