Autism is a developmental condition that can be detected in early childhood. Early intervention can improve outcomes, though many children are not identified until they reach primary school. Early childhood educators are well placed to monitor children’s development and identify those who may benefit from additional supports, though implementation of standardised tools and processes is limited. The National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia has increased the onus on educators to support families to access funded services. A workshop on evidence-informed practice in early detection for autism was provided for early childhood professionals. The theory of practice architectures informed development and analysis of pre- and post-workshop surveys to explore changes in early childhood educators’ perspectives on factors influencing universal developmental monitoring and referrals to early intervention supports using an evidence-based tool, the Social Attention and Communication Surveillance-Revised (SACS-R). Post-workshop increases in early childhood educators’ perceived knowledge and confidence are evident, though recent policy reforms present challenges. Population surveillance using SACS-R in early childhood education is effective for identification and referral for children who have autism, and capacity building for professionals to use SACS-R is recommended.

自闭症是可以在儿童早期发现的发育状况。尽早进行干预可以改善治疗效果，尽管许多孩子直到上小学才被发现。尽管标准化工具和流程的实施受到限制，但幼儿教育者处于良好的位置，可以监控儿童的发育并确定哪些人可以从额外的支持中受益。澳大利亚的《国家残疾人保险计划》增加了教育工作者支持家庭获得资助服务的责任。为幼儿专业人员提供了关于自闭症早期发现中的循证实践的讲习班。实践体系结构理论为车间前后调查的发展和分析提供了信息，以探索幼儿教育者对影响普遍发展监测的因素的看法的变化，并使用基于证据的工具，社会关注和交流来推荐早期干预支持监视修订版（SACS-R）。尽管最近的政策改革带来了挑战，但幼儿教育工作者对车间的认知和信心的提高是显而易见的。在早期儿童教育中使用SACS-R进行的人群监测可有效识别和推荐自闭症儿童，并建议专业人员建立使用SACS-R的能力。修订了《社会关注和沟通监视》（SACS-R）。尽管最近的政策改革带来了挑战，但幼儿教育工作者对车间的认知和信心的提高是显而易见的。在早期儿童教育中使用SACS-R进行的人群监测可有效识别和推荐自闭症儿童，并建议专业人员建立使用SACS-R的能力。修订了《社会关注和沟通监视》（SACS-R）。尽管最近的政策改革带来了挑战，但幼儿教育工作者对车间的认知和信心的提高是显而易见的。在早期儿童教育中使用SACS-R进行的人群监测可有效识别和推荐自闭症儿童，并建议专业人员建立使用SACS-R的能力。