Dr Jessica Tupou (Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University Wellington) shares insights from her ongoing research into supporting autistic children and the importance of taking a culturally responsive approach.
The webinar explores the needs of autistic tamariki Māori and how they can be supported in ECE settings.
Dr Jessica Tupou is a senior lecturer in Educational Psychology at Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington. She has a background in primary and ECE teaching and has spent many years delivering and researching early intervention for autism through Te Rāngai Takiwātanga, the Victoria University Autism Clinic. Her research focuses on culturally responsive support for tamariki Māori on the autism spectrum.
