During this interactive session, participants will explore strategies of working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in early childhood settings. The session will include a variety of activities including discussion, small group activities and self-reflection. Topics to be explored will include defining ASD; the causes and diagnosis process; characteristics of ASD; the impact of ASD on learning and development; strategies for supporting young children with ASD and strategies for communicating and collaborating with parents of children with ASD. The workshop will focus primarily on preschool age children.