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Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre (ASELCC)

We're committed to addressing the needs of children with autism and their families in an inclusive and evidence-based program. Each child’s potential is supported by a team of professionals.

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Delivering early intervention

We deliver early intervention in a long day-care setting, supporting families to access specialist support.

Resources and long day-care, all under one roof.

Evidence-based approach used

We use the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a play-based and relationship-based model.

This supports each child’s potential, across all areas of development.

Collaborative research

We collaborate with researchers contributing to the understanding of early intervention and autism.

Collaborating both nationally and internationally.

About us

We are leaders in the Early Start Denver Model and group early intervention.

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Our approach

We embed evidence-based early intervention in a long day care program.

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Our services and facilities

We offer early intervention as part of the beautiful La Trobe University Community Children’s Centre.

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Training for parents and families

Learn more about autism and how to best meet the needs of your child. We provide both workshops on topics of interest, for example communication and toileting, and we also teach families how to use the ESDM with their child.

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Development for professionals

Whether you’re an early childhood educator or allied health professional, our training programs with supporting the learning needs of children with autism. We provide training and certification for professionals interested in learning the ESDM and training on supporting autistic children in early education settings.

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