- Edition
- 1.0
- Year
- 2026
- Resource language
- English
- Intended audience
- Early years teachers, nursery staff, families and child-development teams
Overview
A guide to inclusive early childhood settings, family partnership, communication, play and development.
Why it matters
The resource translates research-informed principles into concrete steps and adaptable planning tools.
Major topics covered
- Early communication and AAC
- play
- sensory access
- routines
- family partnership
- safeguarding
Practical tools included
First-ten-days checklist, child information and setting-based planning tools
Suggested citation
Global Autism Research Center (GARC). (2026). GARC Early Years Autism Toolkit. Edition 1.0. GARC Practical Toolkits Series, No. 04.
Responsible use
This educational resource is not a diagnostic tool, clinical instrument, legal opinion or substitute for professional judgment. Apply relevant local requirements.

