AQ Kindy Inclusion Service

In collaboration with the Queensland Government, AQ is working with kindergarten teachers and educators to create 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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Supporting Children’s Expressive Communication Tips

Communication, Tips & Suggestions

Being able to express thoughts, needs, and feelings is pivotal to a child’s sense of autonomy and connectedness. Contained in this Tip…

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Educator Resource Guide

Resource

Useful resources, links, and supports for educators to better support families with children in the early years, inclusion and other specific supports/services,…

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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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AQ Kindy Inclusion Service: Blogs

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Meet Early Years Inclusion Consultant: Samantha Lonsdale

Staff Profile

I am an Early Years Inclusion Consultant at AQ. I have a Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood with Distinction) and have…

Supporting Play Routines For All Children

Play Time, Routines

Traditionally, various methods have been used to teach children skills for interacting with their peers. However, these approaches have not always been…

Multilingualism in Early Childhood

Language & Communication

Little Kash has just started at a new kindergarten. His parents, who emigrated from India before his birth, speak fluent Hindi at…

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Our acknowledgement to country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.