Join the Centre and Dr Ana Garcia Melgar for an interactive workshop on supporting neurodivergent children and young people in out‑of‑home care (OOHC) with their education.

In this interactive session, participants will build their understanding of neurodivergence and how differences in sensory processing, executive functioning, and communication can affect learning and participation in education. Using a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed lens, the session will explore how to reframe behaviour as communication, identify and reduce environmental barriers, and work collaboratively across sectors to support educational outcomes of neurodivergent children and young people in out-of-home care. Through case studies and practical activities, participants will develop strategies they can apply in their own roles.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify how differences in sensory processing, executive functioning, and communication can affect the educational experiences of neurodivergent children and young people in out-of-home care, and recognise the impact of environmental barriers.
Apply neuro-affirming and strengths-based strategies to support the learning, participation, and wellbeing of neurodivergent children and young people across education and care settings.
Identify actions they can take within their own professional role to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and ensure the voices of children and young people are central to educational planning and support.

A light lunch will be provided.

Audience:

This workshop is aimed at child and family services professionals, child protection practitioners, professionals working in OOHC settings and other roles supporting children and young people in care with their education engagement and planning.

Registration information:

We are using a registration of interest process to manage attendees. Please submit your details to register your interest in attending. You will receive an email and ticket once your registration has been confirmed.

Places are limited. Confirmation of attendance is required prior to the event and unconfirmed registrations may be released to participants on the waitlist.

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