MASTERCLASS: ASD

Build understanding of autism and apply practical, strengths-based strategies to support behaviour, communication, and learning.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS

Understanding Autism and Neurodivergent Learning

Building understanding of how autism can influence communication, behaviour, regulation, learning, and participation.

This 1.5-hour professional development workshop helps educators understand how autism can affect behaviour, communication, and learning.

Participants will explore individual differences and strengths across the spectrum and gain practical, strengths-based strategies to support children across classroom, social, and learning environments.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $900 + GST
Funding: Eligible for Kindy Uplift Funding

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

    • How autism can affect behaviour, communication, and learning

    • Exploring individual differences and strengths across the spectrum

    • Understanding neurodivergent learning through a strengths-based lens

    • Practical strategies to support communication, regulation, and engagement

    • Approaches that can be applied across classroom and social settings

  • WHY ATTEND?

    This workshop supports educators to build their understanding of autism while strengthening their confidence and capability to create inclusive, neuro-affirming learning environments.

    • Builds educator confidence in supporting autistic children

    • Strengthens inclusive, neuro-affirming practice

    • Reduces misinterpretation of behaviour and learning needs

    • Promotes emotional safety, belonging, and positive identity

    • Supports responsive and strengths-based practice

EYLF & QKLG ALIGNMENT

For early childhood and kindergarten settings, the workshop aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) across areas including inclusion, respectful relationships, partnerships, effective pedagogies, critical reflection, and ongoing professional learning.

Detailed EYLF and QKLG alignment information is available in the workshop documentation.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY:

  • Practical knowledge you can take straight back into your learning environment.

    • A clearer understanding of autism and neurodivergent learning

    • Greater confidence supporting autistic children

    • Practical strategies to support communication, regulation, and engagement

    • Tools to create inclusive and supportive learning environments

    • Strategies that recognise and nurture individual strengths and identity

  • A THOUGHTFUL AND PRACTICAL APPROACH

    At Dynamic Connections Therapy, we believe professional development should do more than provide information. Our workshops connect evidence and theory with practical strategies, real-world examples, and opportunities for reflection so educators can build confidence in supporting the children they work with.

    Our multidisciplinary perspective brings together understanding of development, behaviour, relationships, regulation, and wellbeing in ways that are meaningful across educational settings.

Looking for Professional Development?

Whether you're looking for professional development for a kindergarten, early learning service, or school team, our workshops can be tailored to support the needs of your educators and the children they work with.