Neurodiversity affirming practice for educators
Creating connections using SPACE and build stronger connections with Autistic children
Neurodiversity coaching from Early Childhood Outreach supports educators and other professionals across Australia to create more inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming environments and programs.
| 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 |
| AEDC Domains | Physical health and wellbeing; Social competence; Emotional maturity; Communication skills |
A new presentation for a wider audience!
Many people have requested information and support from us to create more inclusive and neurodiversity affirming environments and programs for both children and adults. This short presentation introduces the SPACE strategies which can be used by educators, therapists, employers and more.
In this new version of our presentation, we combine the original SPACE training with time to discuss ways to use SPACE strategies to build stronger connections with Autistic children. We tell the story of a child who attends two centres, and reflect on why he is so much more successful in one than the other.
Completion of ‘Autism: Seeing the Big Picture’ is a preferred pre-requisite for this training.
SPACE provides an accessible introduction to neurodiversity training for educators and professionals who want practical ways to consider inclusion within the environments and programs they provide. It also complements Early Childhood Outreach’s EC inclusion training and early childhood inclusion training for professionals seeking to build their knowledge of neurodiversity-affirming practice.
SRF broad goal
This item aligns with SRF Broad Goal:
‘The service will develop and implement systematic processes which focus on improving equitable access,’
The SPACE strategies support this goal by encouraging educators to consider how inclusive and neurodiversity affirming EC environments and programs can improve access and participation for children with different needs.
| 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. |
