School Psychologist and Counsellors PD Program (Term 3 2024)
Event description
Learn how to ensure children with ADHD and their families receive the support they need during their education journey.
Whether you are a school psychologist, occupational therapist or speech therapist, social worker or counsellor, this professional development program will provide new perspectives and a better understanding of:
- What is happening inside the ADHD brain from a neuro-psychological perspective.
- The biggest challenges and daily struggles for young people with ADHD.
- Barriers to learning (spoiler: attention is not the main barrier).
- Strategies that overcome barriers and support your students to achieve success.
- How to partner with families to achieve better outcomes.
Topics covered during the day include:
- Understanding ADHD (the latest research provides some surprising insights).
- Medication for ADHD – myths and facts
- Effective approaches for behaviour management and reinforcing positive behaviour.
- Emotional self-regulation and critical support for social emotional well-being.
- Evidence based, high impact strategies.
- Simple and effective accommodations and differentiation that supports a strengths-based approach.
- Engaging with parents to support learning.
Learn more about the PD Program including full list of dates:
https://www.adhdwa.org/service...
Cost Per Participant
Schools Members – $250
Non-Members – $320
(Registration includes comprehensive resources, morning tea and lunch)
💲 Discount available to school members.
Visit the School Psychologists and Counsellors Program Training page on the ADHD WA website for the discount code.
🤝 Learn more about ADHD WA Membership:
https://www.adhdwa.org/get-inv...