Advanced Neurodiversity: Understanding, Awareness & Practical Strategies for Australian Early Childhood Settings
A flexible 90-minute online course designed for Australian preschool and early childhood educators. A self-paced professional learning course. Drop in, pause, return anytime and complete the learning at your convenience.
Supporting neurodivergent children isn't about having the right label—it's about creating learning environments where every child feels safe, included and able to participate.
This practical Micro PLD course equips educators with evidence-informed strategies they can apply immediately in everyday preschool settings, helping build confidence through interactive online learning, practical resources and lifetime access.
Whether you're an educator, educational leader, inclusion support professional or centre director, this course provides practical tools to strengthen inclusive practice and support positive outcomes for every child.
Enrolments are now open.
90 Minutes | Self-Paced | Lifetime Access
Trusted by 3000+ Educators
Practical & Time Efficient
Certificate of Completion Included
Built by Experienced Educators
What educators will learn
Understand neurodiversity in early childhood
Recognise sensory, communication and regulation needs
Respond to distress, overwhelm and behaviour with more confidence
Support children through routines and transitions. Communicate with families in respectful, practical ways
Use simple adjustments that increase participation
What’s included?
This is an advanced course designed for educators who want to move beyond theory and develop practical, evidence-informed strategies that can be applied immediately within everyday preschool practice.
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Develop a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
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Learn what to look for in early development and how to interpret differences in communication, regulation, and learning styles.
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Explore practical ways to adjust environments, routines, and expectations so all children can access learning more easily
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Develop simple, effective strategies to support sensory needs, communication differences, and emotional regulation in everyday practice.
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Build predictable, flexible routines that encourage confidence, autonomy, and meaningful participation for every child.
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Strengthen your ability to understand behaviour as communication and respond in ways that build trust and connection.
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Learn how to engage families as partners, supporting consistency and shared understanding across home and education settings.
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Align your practice with Australian legislation, the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS), the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and current inclusion principles.
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Foster an environment where inclusion is embedded in culture, relationships, and everyday interactions—not just policy.
One Membership.
Unlimited Learning.
Access all the leadership, compliance and classroom courses with one membership.
Who is this course for?
Unlike traditional professional development, Micro PLD courses are built around the realities of busy educators—offering flexible, practical learning that fits around your schedule.
This course is designed for Australian preschool and kindergarten teachers, early childhood educators, educational leaders, centre directors and inclusion support professionals.
What educators are saying
“The health & safety PLD was really valuable and I feel more prepared.”
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“It helped me reflect intentionally on my leadership without stepping away from my school for days.”
— Principal
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