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Time commitment: 1.5 - 2 hours. This course is intended for members of the community who interact with and support Autistic people. It aims to provide a foundational understanding of autism and neurodiversity affirming / inclusive practice. The content of this handbook aligns with the South Australian State Autism Strategy's objective of making South Australia an autism-friendly state. Coming away from this course, learners will feel more confident to foster: Connection: - Confidently engaging with Autistic individuals - Breaking down myths, stigmas, biases, and fears Participation: - Knowing how to be considerate of various support needs to enable meaningful participation Inclusion: - Taking steps achieve meaningful inclusion - Understanding how to optimise spaces and environments to create accessibility beyond a social understanding (i.e., inclusive shops and offices). A certificate, and the Regulate, Connect and Support Guide is emailed to you upon completion. Contact us for group pricing / to arrange access for more than 1 person. This course is available for 28 days after purchasing. Created by Sunny Spectrum Supports in 2024, this course complements the Autism Inclusion and Accessibility Handbook (available on most online bookstores). The development of this resource was funded by the South Australian Department for Education. All views and opinions expressed are that of Sunny Spectrum Supports Pty Ltd. We thank the following Autistic collaborators for their contributions: Project Team: Tamsin Dancer, Jasmine Deakin, Evan Johnson, Kendra McCann, Tammie Sinclair. Advisory Group Members: Kate Donohue, Esther Fidock, Max Gow, Bec Jessop, Kate Pressler and Bec Secombe. Special Thanks: Dr Emma Goodall, Marshall Buckley-Middleton and Susan Williams.