AQ Kindy Inclusion Service

In collaboration with the Queensland Government, AQ is working with kindergarten teachers and educators to creating inclusive learning environments for all neurodivergent and autistic children.

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AQ Kindy Inclusion Service: Videos

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Key Word Sign

Communication

Key Word Sign is a communication support where signs and gestures are used to emphasise key words in spoken messages. Zhao Chia,…

Top Tips for Teaching Toileting

Tips & Suggestions, Toileting

Teaching toileting can be tricky. Caryn O’Kane, Teacher, provides the top six tips to use when teaching toileting….

The Importance of Data Collection in Toileting

Toileting

Data plays is vital in understanding children’s toileting patterns. Lucy Seiler, Occupational Therapist, explains why data collection is important. To learn more…

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AQ Kindy Inclusion Service: Resources

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Early Years: What is an Occupational Therapist?

Occupational Therapy, Tips & Suggestions

An occupational therapist is an allied health professional who can support people of all ages to participate in everyday activities that are…

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Early Years: What is a Speech Pathologist?

Speech Pathology, Tips & Suggestions

A speech pathologist is an allied health professional who can support people of all ages with communication and swallowing. This resource provides…

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice in the Early Years Tips

Tips & Suggestions

Utilising neurodiversity affirming practices in early childhood settings supports the inclusion of all children in all spaces. This resource provides information and…

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AQ Kindy Inclusion Service: Blogs

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Meet Early Years Inclusion Consultant: Emily Wood

Staff Profile

I am an Early Years Inclusion Consultant and Early Years Teacher with Autism QLD. I joined Autism Queensland in 2023 and I am loving…

Meet Early Years Inclusion Consultant: Katrina O’Brien

Staff Profile

I am a Senior Early Years Inclusion Consultant / Senior Speech Pathologist with Autism Queensland. I have close to twenty years’ experience working…

Meet Early Years Inclusion Consultant: Jessie McNeale

Staff Profile

I hold a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), Master of Education (Trauma Aware Education) and Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies and have…

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