“Working with Neurodiverse students to maximise their engagement and potential in educational settings” – A comprehensive, interactive 2-day workshop for Educational Professionals

For teachers, SSOs, principals, school counsellors and school leadership teams
Held: December 17 & 18 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Attendance at both days is required)

A Comprehensive workshop tailored for educational settings to best support educators of neurodiverse students to thrive in learning in the classroom and schoolyard. Support your students to shine by embracing a neuroaffirming, inclusive approach in education. These workshops help educators deepen their understanding of neurodivergence through a lens of dignity, capability and potential, in line with Social Role Valorisation (SRV) principles.

A professional development certificate outlining the topics covered will be provided upon completion of both days

Cost: $50 per person

December 17

Session 1: Autism, PDA, ADHD, Giftedness, dyspraxia & Complex Learners
Unpack the layered profiles of complex learners and how to adapt support plans using strength-based, relational, and predictable strategies.

• Learn strategies for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) – rewire your language

• Explore ADHD – find the focus through navigating the balance between motivation, challenge, interest and boredom; and the internal conflict of those with coexisting Autism (AuDHD)

• Examine the Giftedness profile and the intersection of neurodiversity in twice exceptional students

• Understand profiles with high autonomy needs

• Navigate strength areas and support challenges

• Learn about 'demand avoidance' and how to respond effectively

• Adapt support plans through compassion and predictability

• Explore the impact of coexisting specific learning disabilities: dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia

Session 2: Creating a Neuroaffirming Classroom
Explore practical ways to design learning environments that support regulation, engagement, and authentic inclusion for neurodiverse learners.

• Learn about structure, predictability, and co-regulation

• Learn visual and environmental scaffolds to support engagement

• Plan transitions and routines that work for all learners

• The essential role of sensory tools and movement breaks

• see examples from real classrooms using neuroaffirming best practices and strategies

December 18

Session 3: Sensory Needs & Supporting Regulation in Schools
Understand the impact of sensory hyper- and hypo-sensitivities on learning and behaviour, and learn strategies to meet individual regulation needs in your classroom.

• Understand the 7 senses of the sensory system, and how disruptions to these can cause dysregulation

• Identify key signs of overwhelm and shutdowns – not all are obvious

• Design sensory-friendly spaces for students to regulate

• Learn proactive, overreactive, strategies to support optimal regulation

Session 4: Neurodivergent Social Experiences in School
Delve into how autistic, ADHD, and PDA students experience socialisation differently, and how we can shift practices to promote genuine belonging.

• Explore differences in neurodiverse play, communication, and peer interaction

• Why traditional social skills training is problematic

• Supporting neurodiverse students in forming authentic friendships

• Creating structured, low-pressure social opportunities

• Move away from neurotypical social norms and toward real inclusion

• building trusted relationships with authentic connection, over compliance and fear-based strategies

• Use SRV to increase social value and belonging

Session 5: The NDIS & the Role of Allied Health Professionals in Education
Learn how to partner effectively with NDIS-funded professionals and understand their roles within the school context to strengthen student outcomes.

• An overview of the NDIS and ideas to integrate NDIS supports into the school day

• Clarify the roles and boundaries of external professionals and support workers

• Learn how to build collaborative relationships with support teams

• Explore case studies on successful inclusive partnerships