Reflects on the sometimes-differing perspectives of educators and families to possible developmental delays or challenging behaviours in a child. This presentation was created after many conversations with educators across the State, who all struggled when they felt that they and the family were ‘not on the same page’.

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Highlights understanding and respecting each other’s perspective as the key factors for success. Valuing each other’s input, experience and knowledge is vital to successful collaboration, whether this is with families, colleagues or visiting therapists.

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Explores the barriers to and possibilities of collaboration between educators, therapists and families. Highlights the importance of shared understanding of child’s abilities, strengths, challenges and interests, as outlined in the All About Me. Offers practical strategies to build respectful and trusting relationships with parents.

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Explores the referral pathways for NDIS Early Intervention to build educators’ understanding of the processes involved in aiding families to access further support for their child.

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A fictional case study helps educators see the possibilities and parallels with their own practice.