Connecting Through Play

Our fourth conference is building on the legacy of forging a positive view of neurodiversity, emphasising the inherent value and strengths of our unique differences and our common humanity. One of our defining features is the blend of delegate experience across education, health and family life, matched with presenters who represent professional expertise and neurodivergent experience to create a rich dialogue that is leading the conversation in Australia around best practice.

Presentations cover the following streams:

Neurodivergent Life
Learning and Neurodevelopmental Disorders*
Engagement with/Approaches for Neurodevelopmental Disorders*

Join us as we explore the opportunities to connect, learn and grow through play!
*Usage of the term Disorders for our conference is intended to align with current DSM-5-TR terminology. The approach of our conference is to highlight 'differences' in neurodevelopment.

In Person Registration

Restricted to 16 years and over. Includes access to the live program presented at the venue, exhibitors and catering. A quiet room is available for sensory breaks.

Online Registration

Live stream participation with capacity to engage in Q&A sessions and On Demand access of entire program for 28 days post conference. Limited to one person accessing from a device.

Group discounts available for multiple delegates wishing to form a Hub site. Contact host to arrange access.

Professional Registration

Includes: Access to presentations across all three streams, tax receipt and certificate of professional development hours

Recommended for the following:

Educational professionals - classroom and support teachers, professional support personnel, Principals and Senior staff.

Medical professionals - CAMHS teams, allied health practitioners, clinicians and researchers.

Social Care professionals - community service providers, and NDIS providers.

Neurodivergent Life Registration

Includes: All keynote/plenary sessions and limited to presentations in the first stream.

Recommended for the following:

Neurodivergent adults and Spouses, Parents, Carers and family members of neurodivergent children.

Further details can be found on our website ACND 2025