# Event Details - **Event Name**: Making Sense of Autism in the Early Years for Childminders - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: This module is an awareness-raising module that introduces autism and the areas of differenceAbout this EventWho is this module for?This module is for anyone working in an Early Years environment. This module is suitable for a range of workers, including, for example: nursery managers, teachers, Early Years practitioners, play group assistants, nursery assistants, child care workers, office staff and lunch time staff.DescriptionThis module is an awareness-raising module that introduces autism and the areas of difference, which can include: Social Understanding and Communication, Flexibility, Information Processing and Understanding and Sensory Processing and Integration, among other things. We explore areas of difference in terms of strengths and support needs and identify some initial reasonable adjustments that need to be considered when supporting autistic pupils, including the creation and use of a OnePage Profile.The aimsThe aims of Making sense of autism in the Early Years are:Extend delegates’ understanding of how autism affects pupils in the Early YearsIncrease delegates’ expertise in recognising an autistic child’s individual strengths and differencesDevelop delegates’ skills in identifying barriers to learning for autistic childrenDevelop delegates’ understanding of what reasonable adjustments need to be made to support an autistic child in their settingLearning objectivesAfter completing ‘Making Sense of Autism in the Early Years', you will be able to:Approach autism as a difference rather than as a deficit or disorderRecognise the three areas of difference for autistic children and the importance of identifying strengths and differences.Listen to and learn from the perspectives of autistic children and their parents/carersReflect on their professional practice and implement reasonable adjustments to support autistic children.Session lengthThis training module is designed to be used flexibly, with trainers using the time available in the way that best suits their audience.We have provided a training module and materials that can be covered in a 90-minute session using the core slides but there is more content available for the trainer to adapt and use in an extended session. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hereford/making-sense-of-autism-in-the-early-years-for-childminders/100001993132764753 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Hereford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre - **lat**: 52.039884 - **long**: -2.6872694 - **full address**: Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Making Sense of Autism in the Early Years for Childminders - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1bcb7297bfae97a5d9ccdcbcb1d800823f5d98a109ef56cb7a83510972153a64-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8d8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1785773888 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Making Sense of Autism in the Early Years for Childminders being held? - **A:** Making Sense of Autism in the Early Years for Childminders takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Making Sense of Autism in the Early Years for Childminders? - **A:** Making Sense of Autism in the Early Years for Childminders is organized by Herefordshire Early Years. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Making Sense of Autism in the Early Years for Childminders is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hereford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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