Early Years Training & Resources
Training
Autistic girls continue to be under-identified and under-supported, particularly during the Early Years. Many girls do not fit traditional expectations of autism and may appear sociable, compliant, imaginative and settled while experiencing significant hidden effort, anxiety or overwhelm.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
Understand why autistic girls may be overlooked in Early Years settings.
Recognise less obvious presentations of autism.
Understand the impact of coping, camouflaging and hidden effort.
Explore why home and educational experiences may look different.
Identify practical, neuro-affirming strategies that can be implemented immediately.
Strengthen partnerships with families.
Training Options & Fees
Live Online Training
£295 per setting
60–75-minute interactive session for your nursery team, including time for questions
In Person Training
£650 per setting
Up to 90 minutes of face-to-face training delivered at your setting, including opportunities for discussion and reflection. Travel expenses may apply.
Bespoke Half-Day Training
From £750
Extended training tailored to your organisation, with additional practical examples, discussion and opportunities to explore your setting's priorities.
Training for nursery groups, local authorities and larger organisations is available by quotation.
Resources
Could you be missing some of the less obvious ways autism presents in young girls?
Autistic girls may appear happy, sociable, imaginative and settled in nursery, while quietly experiencing difficulties that are not immediately recognised.
Developed by Jen Staunton, specialist SEND educator, former Early Years Ofsted Inspector and founder of Every Kind of Mind, this practical 16-page resource pack helps Early Years practitioners look beyond common stereotypes and better understand the children in their care.
What's included?
Observation prompts to help recognise subtle differences in communication, social interaction, play, interests, and emotional and sensory wellbeing.
Practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies that can be used in everyday nursery situations.
Reusable observation and reflection sheets to help practitioners consider individual needs and review support.
Parent and carer discussion prompts to explore children's experiences at home and strengthen partnerships with families.
Designed to complement existing Early Years and SEND practices, these resources encourage practitioners to notice patterns, listen to families and make small, meaningful adjustments without waiting for a formal diagnosis.
£29.99 | Instant Digital Download (PDF)
Includes a single-setting licence, allowing observation and reflection sheets to be printed and reused within the purchasing nursery or Early Years setting.
These resources are not diagnostic tools or developmental checklists.