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The evidence base for this PD:
The evidence base for this PD:
Aotearoa NZ Autism Guidelines 3rd Edition - https://www.whaikaha.govt.nz/about-us/programmes-strategies-and-studies/guidelines/nz-autism-guideline
Aotearoa NZ Autism Guidelines 3rd Edition - https://www.whaikaha.govt.nz/about-us/programmes-strategies-and-studies/guidelines/nz-autism-guideline
The New Zealand Curriculum - file:///C:/Users/Admin/Downloads/the-new-zealand-curriculum.pdf
The New Zealand Curriculum - file:///C:/Users/Admin/Downloads/the-new-zealand-curriculum.pdf
Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health, 2015
Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health, 2015
Gender differences within Autism
Gender differences within Autism
Girls and boys with autism differ in behavior, brain structure
Girls and boys with autism differ in behavior, brain structure
By Erin Digitale, 2015
A study of about 800 children with autism found gender differences in a core feature of the disorder, as well as in the youngsters' brain structures.
Masking - "Masking is a strategy used by some autistic people, consciously or unconsciously, to appear non-autistic. While this strategy can help them get by at school, work and in social situations, it can have a devastating impact on mental health, sense of self and access to an autism diagnosis." (National Autistic Society, 2025) (UK).
Masking - "Masking is a strategy used by some autistic people, consciously or unconsciously, to appear non-autistic. While this strategy can help them get by at school, work and in social situations, it can have a devastating impact on mental health, sense of self and access to an autism diagnosis." (National Autistic Society, 2025) (UK).
Circles Diagram
Circles Diagram
5 Pou and the Weave
5 Pou and the Weave
Te Matere Tautoko _ Support Plan_ Teacher Actions Autism PD Session 1.docxTeacher Actions Template
The Attention Spotlight - Session 1
Group work from session 1
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