Autism Connect is a professional learning opportunity for state schools across all regions of Queensland. The Autism Hub offers Autism Connect programs each school term, with a dedicated theme which aims to promote evidence-based information and resources to support students with autism.
To explore the topics previously delivered, please refer to our
Autism Connect summaries at the bottom of this page.
For more information or to register your school team, please contact the Autism Hub on
AutismHub@qed.qld.gov.au.
Intentional collaboration
Autism Connect promotes the intentional collaboration of school teams and professionals from education, health and tertiary institutions to establish a professional learning community. Schools are encouraged to attend in small teams including teachers, principals, and specialist staff.
Cumulative learning
Knowledge builds across 4 weeks through sharing of evidence-based practices from our panel and student discussions raised by participating schools. Each term focuses on a different area of interest. Future areas may include executive functioning, self-regulation, engagement and anxiety.
Collective efficacy
Collective efficacy has the power to positively influence both student achievement and change in schools. Schools are encouraged to be visible, active, and engaged participants during the sessions. To build collective efficacy, Principal Advisors, Autism from respective regions are invited to join the student focused discussions.
Multidirectional learning
Learning is multidirectional and acknowledges the skills, background, and experiences of all participants. There is also opportunity to direct specific questions to experts.
Participation
Teams must be available to participate and attend 4, 1-hour sessions run across consecutive weeks.
Schools are asked to share a student case for discussion.
For more information or to register your school team, please contact the Autism Hub on
AutismHub@qed.qld.gov.au.
Autism Connect summaries