Supporting autistic girls and gender diverse students in early childhood, tweens and in the teen years and beyond

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Yellow Ladybugs podcast series 4 "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond."

This podcast series is brought to you by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.

This podcast is a combination of three popular panels from our Yellow Ladybugs conference 2023 "Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond ". This hour and a half session takes you through the journey from early childhood, tweens and teens and beyond.

Supporting autistic girls and gender diverse student in early childhood- A focused exploration of what internalised autism can look like in early childhood, and advice on supporting preschool-aged autistic girls and gender diverse students in a way that is neuro-affirming and that recognises their hidden needs.

Natasha Staheli chats with Sally Baker and Raelene Dundon (time stamp 01:30-33:00)

For further resources on this podcast please refer to the attached document: 4. Supporting autistic girls in early childhood.pdf

Supporting autistic tweens- Two lived experience experts share their advice and perspectives on supporting autistic tweens through the difficult waters of puberty, friendships, self identity and more.

Katie Koullas chats with Tiana Andrews and Frances Brennan (time stamp 33:00-1:03:45)

For further resources on this podcast please refer to the attached document: 5. Supporting Autistic Tweens.pdf

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Supporting autistic young people in the teen years and beyond -Two passionate youth advocates discuss some of the big issues for our autistic teens – delving into topics including identity, masking, risk-taking and stepping up into adulthood.

Katie Koullas chats with Shadia Hancock and Siena Chumbley Contin (timestamp 1:03:50-1:34:33)

For further resources on this podcast please refer to the attached document: 6. Supporting autistic young people in the teen years and beyond.pdf

You can stay up to date with all things on our website yellowladybugs.com.au