Learn from the leaders in autism specific education

Understand what autism-specific education looks like in real classrooms. Learn how multi-tiered supports empower students on the autism spectrum to thrive.

Build on basic theory with a thoughtfully designed session ot program that includes hands on, practical planning sessions tailored to your context.

Gain insights from Aspect’s education leaders—part of Australia’s largest autism-specific education provider—with decades of experience in supporting Autistic students through evidence-informed practice.

Discover how we embed student voice, identity, and individual learning goals into every part of our framework, celebrating the unique strengths of each learner.

Whether you're just beginning or expanding your journey in autism education, Aspect professional development tour is a gateway to lasting collaboration.

• Definition and characteristics of autism
• Variability in presentation (communication, sensory experiences, emotions, thinking, play)
• Diagnosis criteria and prevalence
• Co-occurring conditions and intellectual disability

• Neurodiversity: Recognizing neurological differences as natural and valuable
• Comparison of disability models:
  • Medical Model
  • Social Model
  • Neurodiversity Approach
• Emphasis on strengths-based, individualised, and affirming practices

• Multi-tiered systems of support (academic and behavioural)
• Importance of understanding students’:
  • Strengths and interests
  • Communication preferences
  • Sensory profiles
  • Identity and motivation

• Environmental adaptations:
  • Sensory considerations (noise, light, tactile, smell, movement, interoception)
  • What to remove/change and what to add
• Communication supports:
  • Receptive strategies (visuals, simplified language, gestures)
• Task and routine structuring:
  • Breaking tasks into steps
  • Predictability and preparation
  • Movement and sensory breaks

• Definition and reasons (fitting in, safety)
• Impacts: mental health, fatigue, barriers to diagnosis, identity issues

• Visual supports and structured environments
• Creating routines and predictable sensory experiences
• Person-centred approaches and meaningful student engagement
• Ladder of coproduction and student involvement in decision-making

• Principles of good practice:
  • Person-centred
  • Student involvement
  • Quality of life focus
  • Dynamic and outcome-based planning

• PDA as a concept within the autism community
• Managing PDA in school settings
  • Managing demands
  • Anxiety management
  • Comunication support
  • Peer and social interaction

Our training is neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based, and grounded in over 60 years of autism-specific education practice. We don’t just deliver content—we walk alongside schools to build sustainable, inclusive practices that make a real difference in the classroom. Our approach is practical, evidence-informed, and shaped by the voices of Autistic individuals.

Absolutely. Every school is different, and we work with you to tailor the format, content, and delivery method. We can align sessions with your school’s strategic goals, student needs, and available time—whether that’s a one-off workshop, a series of sessions, or in-situ coaching.

We offer flexible delivery options. Common formats include:

• 90-minute or half-day workshops
• Full-day professional learning days
• Multi-session series over a term
• Term-long coaching or mentoring programs

We’ll help design a program that works with your team’s availability.

Yes. Aspect offers both face-to-face and virtual training options. Online delivery is available for individual schools, clusters, or system-wide initiatives. All virtual sessions include interactive elements and follow-up resources.

Definitely. Many of our partner schools already support Autistic students but are looking for more strategies, consistency across staff, or help adapting to individual needs. We meet you where you are and build on your team’s existing strengths.

Yes. Every session includes practical resources, visual tools, templates, and implementation guides. We focus on strategies you can use in your classroom tomorrow, not just theory.

Yes. In addition to workshops, Aspect can provide follow-up mentoring, coaching, and consultancy support to help you embed learning and sustain change. We can also connect you to other schools on similar journeys.

Our programs align with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and can contribute to your professional learning hours. We are happy to provide session overviews and outcome mapping for school records or teacher accreditation purposes.

You can submit an expression of interest via our website, or get in touch directly with our Education team. We’ll arrange a discovery call to understand your goals, propose a suitable package, and guide you through next steps.

We’ll build a competitive price for your requirement based on session duration, number of participants and preparation time.