Course | Understanding Autism in Primary-Aged Girls: Fostering Inclusive and Affirming Classrooms

Price
130.90 AUD. The price includes 10% GST. Other pricing options are available for this course
Individual subscription: $349 + GST per year
Team subscription (10 teachers and more): $249 + GST per teacher per year
Campus subscription (unlimited teachers): $9990 + GST per year

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Course Description

This course provides primary teachers with neuro-affirming strategies to understand and support autistic girls. Using identity first language, participants will explore how autism uniquely presents in primary-aged girls, focusing on strengths-based approaches to enhance social-emotional wellbeing, respect sensory needs, and encourage self-advocacy. Teachers will gain insights to create a positive, supportive environment where young autistic girls feel valued and confident.

Audience

Primary teachers

Teaching Standards

1.6.2 Proficient Level - Know students and how they learn - Strategies to support full participation of students with disability: Design and implement teaching activities that support the participation and learning of students with disability and address relevant policy and legislative requirements

4.1.2 Proficient Level - Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments - Support student participation: Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in classroom activities

Course Curriculum

1. Introduction
Welcome
Terminology Statement
Acknowledgement of Country
Learning Objectives
Teaching Standards

2. Module 1 – Understanding Autism in Primary-Aged Girls
Introduction
Overview of Autism and Neurodiversity
Gender Differences in Autism Presentation
Barriers to Early Diagnosis in Girls
Reflection Question
Reference List for Module 1

3. Module 2 – Social and Emotional Experiences
Introduction
Understanding Friendship Styles and Social Preferences
The Double Empathy Problem
Stimming and Emotional Regulation
Recognising Signs of Social and Emotional Overload
Practical Strategies for Teachers
Teacher Activity
Reflection Question
​Reference List for Module 2

4. Module 3 – Academic and Learning Considerations
Introduction
Learning Strengths in Autistic Girls
Attention to Detail
Preference for Structured Activities
Common Challenges in the Classroom Environment
Difficulty with Transitions
Need for Consistent Routines
Assistive Technology for Supporting Primary-Aged Autistic Girls
Reflection Question
Reference List for Module 3

5. Module 4 – Promoting Self-Advocacy and Confidence
Introduction
Importance of Self-Advocacy
Techniques for Building Confidence
Classroom Activities to Reinforce Self-Advocacy and Confidence – Part 1
Classroom Activities to Reinforce Self-Advocacy and Confidence – Part 2
Teacher Activity - Set a Self-Advocacy Goal for the Week
Reflection Question
Reference List for Module 4

6. Course Feedback