Understanding Neurodivergence Program
Embraces a strengths-based approach to support children with diverse neurological differences using evidence-based strategies in natural, play-based environments to promote development and inclusion.
Overview
The Understanding Neurodivergence program leverages the Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support (SCERTS) framework to support children with diverse neurological differences (such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia). It uses a strengths-based approach to recognise each child’s unique abilities and provide tailored support, promoting development and inclusion across home and preschool settings. The SCERTS model is a comprehensive framework often used to support neurodivergent children in these settings with a focus on implementing strategies into natural and play-based environments and routines.
The program consists of:
- Group activities: Structured activities to enhance social communication and emotional regulation.
- Peer interactions: Facilitated interactions to develop social skills.
- Collaborative learning: Children learn from each other, modelling behaviours.
- Supportive environment: Visual aids, clear routines, and sensory-friendly modifications.
You’ll learn:
- About different communication styles and needs.
- Strategies to support effective communication.
- How environments can be adapted to enhance learning opportunities.
- Approaches to increase participation and engagement in learning.
Fees
$585 per program or in-person (half day) for $780 per program.
If travel is required, the following zones apply: Metro: No cost within 50kms of CBD Beyond 50kms of CBD: cost by negotiation Country visits may be bundled with flights, car hire and/or accommodation.
Delivery
Delivered through various modes, including: group sessions, classroom-based support, family programs, workshops, teletherapy, and virtual SCERTS training and implementation support.
General guidelines:
- Strategies are embedded into everyday classroom routines to support social communication and emotional regulation.
- Small group sessions may be delivered weekly to build social and emotional skills.
- Families are encouraged to use strategies at home to reinforce learning.
- Frequency and intensity are tailored to each child’s needs and ongoing assessment outcomes.
98% of attendees felt more confident identifying children who may need support with their engagement and regulation during the preschool day.
FAQ
Still not sure? Check out some of our frequently asked questions.
Preschool Boost is a South Australian early childhood initiative designed to support child outcomes in participating (Flying Start) early learning centres. Kudos is approved to deliver a range of programs that support children, educators and families across areas such as communication, movement, mealtimes, inclusion, emotional development and parenting support.
ℹ️ You do not need to be a nominated Flying Start ELC centre to access our programs. Schools, teams, and educators have also completed our programs as professional development. Send an enquiry to our team to discuss getting started.
Yes. Kudos prepares a tailored quote based on the program requested, number of sessions, funding arrangement and any special requirements. The quote is then emailed to the centre.
Once your centre confirms acceptance by email, Kudos confirms staff availability, proposed delivery term and a suitable Program Lead before preparing the service agreement.
Yes. After a quote is accepted and staff availability is confirmed, Kudos prepares a service agreement using the centre details, selected program/s, proposed term, fees and standard terms and conditions.
The service agreement is then emailed to the centre for review and signature. Once the signed agreement is returned, Kudos saves the agreement, and the program delivery member assigned to your centre, will contact your centre to secure delivery times and dates within the proposed timeframe
Yes. Centres can share preferred dates or times so these can be factored into planning. Final dates and times are confirmed based on centre needs, the selected program and Kudos staff availability.
Yes, however, due to the interactive nature of some of our programs, not all can be delivered online. Include this in your enquiry so we can confirm whether it is suitable for the selected program.
If your centre needs after-hours delivery, include this in your enquiry so we can check availability and confirm whether it is suitable for the selected program.
Yes, services may pool funds or supplement them with their own resources. If you are exploring a shared arrangement, include this in your enquiry so we can clarify what is possible for your selected program and participating centres.
If you intend to use Preschool Boost funding to pay for your chosen program/s the OECD states that services can only be booked after plan approval. Prior to this, we are happy to answer any questions you may have in your enquiry.
ℹ️ You do not need to be a nominated Flying Start ELC centre to access our programs. Schools, teams, and educators have also completed our programs as professional development. Send an enquiry to our team to discuss getting started.
Depending on the centre location, travel may need to be quoted as an additional charge for each service selected.
ℹ️ You do not need to be a nominated Flying Start ELC centre to access our programs. Schools, teams, and educators have also completed our programs as professional development. Send an enquiry to our team to discuss getting started.
Get in touch with our team to discuss how this program can benefit your centre
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