Early Autism Supports training
We offer expert training services designed for professionals, parents, and caregivers to enhance skills, support development, and foster positive growth in every environment.
Training for Early Childhood Professionals
The Fostering Inclusion and Participation Practises (FIPP) online modules equip early childhood educators with practical strategies to support all children to thrive and achieve learning goals in group based early learning settings.
This self-paced professional development opportunity can be accessed on-demand and helps educators better understand autistic and neurodivergent children, address barriers to participation, and create inclusive environments where every child feels valued.
What will I learn?
Participants will gain tools and strategies to:
- Build understanding of autism, neurodivergence and inclusive education practices
- Support children through meaningful daily routines
- Foster peer connections and social learning within the group
- Adapt the curriculum, classroom environment, and educator roles to enhance inclusion
- Understand and respond constructively to behaviours that challenge.
Who is the course suitable for?
- Early childhood educators & teachers
- Educational leaders
- Early education managers
Is individualised support available?
Yes - following completion of the FIPP modules, education teams may be interested in receiving coaching tailored to their specific educational environment.
FIPP coaching is delivered by our experienced early childhood education team, who bring extensive hands-on expertise working with autistic and neurodivergent children within inclusive early education settings. Coaching can be delivered onsite or via phone/Zoom consultations.
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Discover all the details about this program and start your application today.
Parent and caregiver services
Parent/Caregiver Coaching
Early Autism Supports offers parent and caregiver coaching for families to equip them with strategies and confidence to enhance their child’s learning and participation in everyday environments.
The approach draws on Parent-ESDM (P-ESDM) principles and aims to support families with their areas of priority - the things that they really want support with when engaging with their child. This might include support during daily routines (e.g. mealtimes, toileting, dressing etc.), play and engagement, communication or transitions (e.g. from home to car, from play to mealtime).
Families collaborate closely with an experienced therapist who is trained in the P-ESDM and are gently guided with hands-on, in-the-moment support.
Sessions can be conducted at La Trobe University Children’s Centre, in the home or remotely via telehealth. Please make an enquiry below to learn more.
Family Workshop Series
The La Trobe University Child Care Centre Workshop Series course provides information about strategies and support for your child's development.
These workshops were developed specifically for the caregivers and parents of children with diverse developmental needs, including children on the autism spectrum. Each workshop focuses on a key topic and is presented by an Allied Health or specialist Early Education professional who has substantial knowledge and experience in this area.
Available 24/7 to suit your needs, the course consists of 8 comprehensive modules:
Module 1: Early Communication Development in Autistic Children
Module 2: Creating Positive Mealtime Experiences
Module 3: Understanding Best Practice in Early Intervention
Module 4: Fostering Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Children
Module 5: Fostering Play Skill Development
Module 6: Toileting Skill Development
Module 7: Transitions
Module 8: Understanding Challenging Behaviour
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For more information and to apply, explore the program details below.
Have questions? We can help
For any queries, email early.autism.supports@latrobe.edu.au or make an enquiry through the form below.