Inclusion

Autism in Early Years 

This course equips educators with a deep understanding of early years autism, offering essential insights into recognition and evidence-based support strategies. Participants will explore practical, inclusive approaches to creating supportive learning environments, gaining the tools and confidence needed to help every young autistic learner thrive during this critical developmental phase.
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Georgina Durrant

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

know what autism is and  what the autism spectrum condition (ASC) diagnosis process refers to;
understand that some autistic people can communicate differently;
understand the impacts of sensory processing differences on autistic learners;
know how to support autistic learners in the early years;
reflect on your own practice and pedagogy. 

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Written and Presented by:
Georgina Durrant

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Georgina Durrant is the National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl. A qualified teacher and SENDCo, she is also a published author in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) field.

Georgina hosts the highly acclaimed podcast 'SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant', and has penned three books on SEND: 'SEND Strategies for the Primary Years', '100 Ways Your Child Can Learn Through Play' and 'How to Boost Reading and Writing Through Play'. Currently, she is working on two new SEND books, one for secondary school teachers and another for early career teachers (ECTs). In 2023, Georgina was honoured with the nasen Award for Positive Media Impact for SEND.

As a speaker, Georgina presents at conferences and schools about SEND. Her expert educational advice frequently features in major media outlets, including The Independent, The Guardian and The Telegraph, as well as on Sky News, Channel 5 News and BBC 5 Live.