Neurodivergent Two-Day Workshop for Educational Professionals (17 & 18 December)

“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