Supporting Autistic Students

This facilitator-led blended learning course has been co-designed by the Department of Education and Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) to develop understanding and capabilities in:

• assisting students with autism, using a strengths-based approach to inclusion
• the key characteristics of autism
• positive behaviour support as well as a range of strategies to support students with autism
• assessments that can be used to determine student skills and assist with creating goals, teaching strategies and adjustments.

Course Outline

Supporting Autistic Students Course Outline

Registrations

Term 3 registrations have been paused. Registrations re-open 17 August - 11 September 2026. 

For inquiries, please contact inclusive.classrooms@education.vic.gov.au

Successful completion of an Inclusive Classrooms course provides eligibility to claim 20 hours professional learning contributing to relevant association registration requirements.

Facilitator-led blended learning courses undertaken over 8 weeks, which include:

• self-paced online modules
• collaborate with others in online discussions and reflect on your own learning
• two learning tasks to ensure learning is meaningful and applied
• two facilitated 1-hour sessions (face-to-face or virtual conferencing held after school hours).

Victorian government school staff and regional staff.