Date:

2025 Dates TBC

Time:

4.00pm – 5.30pm

Venue:

The Autism Training Hub, Building 21, Suttor Street, Gladesville, Sydney

Cost:

$30

Course Description

There are some key neuro-developmental differences in how Autistic children play. Understanding what play may look like for Autistic children and how to scaffold and provide opportunities for their play to develop and evolve will be covered in this session.

This course is presented as part of a series about understanding Autism in the Early Years.

Participants will: ​

• Develop a deeper understanding of the importance of play​​
• ​Consider how to support play for Autistic children in the Early Years ​​
• ​Explore practical strategies for supporting play​

Presenter – Sarah Rawlins

Sarah Rawlins holds a Master of Special Education, University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Education (Music Education), University of Sydney and a Graduate Certificate in Music Therapy. Sarah is the Co-Director of Primary and has been working in the field of Special Education for over 15 years with a special interest in Early Childhood early intervention. She has worked closely with both families and mainstream Early Childhood education and care settings to foster and support successful partnerships and collaborative teams around the child and family. Additionally, she has provided training and support to mainstream settings to build capacity and develop quality inclusive practices to support the inclusion of all children within Early Childhood settings.

Presenter – Meg Hodgson

Meg Hodgson, being from New Zealand, carried out her studies in her home country, and upon graduation made the move to Sydney to pursue her passion in paediatrics. Meg has been an occupational therapist since 2020 and has been working at Giant Steps since 2021. Meg finds joy in working with children to make their activities of daily living more meaningful and accessible, while encouraging them to meet their potential through fun and creative ways. Meg highly values teamwork and collaboration whilst using a holistic approach to therapy.

For enquiries specific to this course please contact autismhub@giantsteps.net.au

The Autism Hub professional learning courses aim to increase participants knowledge and confidence to best support the learning of autistic children and adults. Proudly supported by Future Generation Australia.