Event
Social Communication: Creating opportunities in Early Childhood Education and care for autistic children
Description
In this free Zoom session, you’ll learn how to support communication for all children, including those who are non-speaking through natural play-based routines.
We'll cover:
- Total communication strategies (visuals, gestures, AAC)
- Building shared attention and turn-taking
- Embedding language opportunities throughout the day
- The role of play and routine in communication development
- Integrating therapy into childcare routines
Presenter
Tasha Alach - Director & Principal Consultant at Autism Inclusive
Bio
Tasha Alach is a highly experienced and compassionate professional with over 25 years of expertise in supporting autistic individuals across all life stages, from early intervention to adulthood. With a degree in Occupational Therapy and a Master's in Learning and Coordination Disabilities, Tasha has dedicated her career to creating inclusive environments where neurodiverse individuals and their families can thrive.
During her time as Director at the Autism Association, Tasha led large multi-disciplinary teams of over 300, therapists and educators, overseeing services that supported more than 2,000 autistic individuals annually. She has also been instrumental in establishing and operating multiple early intervention and long day care centres, providing personalised support across home, school and community settings.
