This study aims to produce a bank of evidence based practice proven effective for teachers to use to help young children with Autism Spectrum Difference develop social, communication and language skills. Key to this proposal is the delivery of a framework of continuous professional development that will upskill and empower the teachers in these practices, through the process of coaching. Maria Dervan, Education, Inclusive and Special Education, Mary Immaculate College, delivers their ‘Thesis in 3’ presentation on “Autism Spectrum Difference and the influence of the teacher