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Many autistic girls are missed in the early years because they don't fit traditional stereotypes. This practical webinar will help practitioners recognise the subtle signs, understand why girls are often overlooked and make small changes that can have a lifelong impact.
Perfect for:
Nursery practitioners
Childminders
Preschool staff
Reception teachers
SENCOs
Early Years leaders
You'll learn how to:
✔ recognise early signs of autism that are often missed in girls
✔ understand why some girls appear to be coping despite struggling internally
✔ make practical changes that create genuinely neuro-affirming environments
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In-Person and Online Training for Nurseries & Early Years Settings
Recognising and Supporting Autistic Girls in Early Years
Overview
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.
This practical and neuro-affirming training explores how autistic girls may present in nursery and reception settings, why their needs can be overlooked, and what practitioners can do to provide meaningful support before difficulties escalate.
Using real-life examples, reflective discussion and the story of a fictional child, Sophie, participants will be guided through the process of observation, understanding and support, helping them recognise less obvious presentations and develop confidence in responding to children’s needs.
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.
Who Is This Training For?
Nursery practitioners
Childminders
Reception staff
Early Years SENCOs
Early Years leaders and managers
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In-Person and Online Training for Schools
Supporting Autistic Girls in Schools
Training exploring how autism can present differently in girls and why many autistic girls are still misunderstood or missed, with a focus on how your school or provision can offer further support.
This session explores:
Masking and camouflaging in autistic girls
Emotional overwhelm, anxiety and shutdowns
Sensory sensitivities and hidden stress
Perfectionism, people pleasing and burnout
Why some girls appear to cope well at school but struggle at home
How autism in girls may present differently to traditional expectations
Practical ways to better support autistic girls in your school
How to create a neurodiversity affirming learning environment
Suitable for:
Schools and SEND teams
Parent workshops
Early years settings
Professionals supporting autistic girls
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