ECMenz Summit: change play dynamics for autistic tamariki

Published Date: 31st May, 2026
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Issue 84

By Thecla Moffat, Autism NZ. Early childhood education is fundamentally relational. For autistic tamariki, learning and development are deeply intertwined with social-emotional experiences that feel safe, motivating, and joyful.

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Men can change the dynamics of play in ECE benefiting autistic tamarisk & creating shared joy

THECLA KUDAKWASHE, MOFFAT

Early childhood education is fundamentally relational. For autistic tamariki, learning and development are deeply intertwined with social-emotional experiences that feel safe, motivating, and joyful. Within this contex

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