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Early learning sector insights: Caring for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

The following survey is aimed at early learning approved providers - ie. centre-based long day care centres (both ACA members and non-members). 
 
The aim of the survey is to explore the experiences of approved providers in educating and caring for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 
 
The survey should be completed by the owner/operator or Centre Director.  

ACA intends to use this data in the context of our submission to the Australian Government Senate's inquiry into the services, support and life outcomes for autistic people in Australia and the need for a National Autism Strategy. The survey should only take you about five minutes to complete and does not require any personal information that reveals your identity.  

The survey has been produced by the Australian Childcare Alliance – Australia’s peak body representing the early learning sector.  #BestStartInLife 

PLEASE NOTE: The Australian Childcare Alliance is obliged to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 in the collection and handling of personal information. All consequent reports will be aggregated and de-identified to ensure the privacy of all respondents.
 
1.Firstly, please indicate the number of early learning centres (whether 1 or more) you would like to represent in this survey. 

(If you represent a group of centres under the same management, you may wish to list that number here rather than complete the survey multiple times. Alternatively you can skip this question and complete this survey more than once to represent different centres.)
2.What state/territory is your early learning service(s) located in?
(If you have more then one centre over multiple states, which state/territory are the majority located in?)(Required.)
3.Overall, do you think your team of staff are adequately equipped to identify children who may have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?(Required.)
4.Overall, do you think your team of staff are adequately equipped to care for and support children who may have ASD in your centre on a day to day basis?(Required.)
5.Overall, are your staff confident and comfortable being the person that has to raise the issue of a possible diagnosis of ASD with families and discuss the behaviour of their child?(Required.)
6.Do you think your team of staff are adequately equipped to support the families of children who have ASD in your centre?(Required.)
7.Do you think the Inclusion Support Subsidy (ISS) funding is adequate to ensure that children with autism in early learning services receive the support they need?(Required.)
8.Have you had any challenges in your ISS application?(Required.)