Understanding Neurodiversity in Children - (Parents & Educators)
Event description
DKM Psychology is hosting an evening information session for educators curious about neurodiversity in children and adolescents.
We aim to provide foundational knowledge that can be adapted into your parents, or work with young people.
- Defining neurodiversity
- Types of neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Specific Learning Disorder)
- Identifying neurodiversity in behaviour
- Understanding the Neuroaffirming paradigm
- Neuroaffirming strategies that could be implemented in the classroom
Refreshments, resources, and friendly support provided!
Please note that this is strictly a child-free event to allow for open discussion.
Meet the presenters!
Dr. Kimberly Mercuri is a clinical psychologist with experience working across private, forensic, and not-for-profit settings. She enjoys providing individual therapy, as well as providing supervision for emerging psychologists.
After returning from a period of maternity leave, Kimberly opened DKM Psychology in July 2020 and has nurtured it to become a group practice that provides diagnostic assessment and individual intervention to children, teens, and adults.
Madeline Wilson is a highly trained registered psychologist who has completed her Master of Educational & Developmental Psychology. She has a passion for supporting young people and adults through clinical assessment and intervention. Madeline has experience working with young children, navigating NDIS, and was previously a positive behaviour support worker. After excelling in her final field placement at DKM, Madeline was offered a full-time position and is an extremely respected and valued member of the team.
Madeline provides diagnostic assessment (ADHD, Autism, Specific Learning Disorder) as well as individual intervention.
Alexander Mullan is also a highly trained registered psychologist. He is currently completing his PhD in Educational & Developmental Psychology at the Australian Catholic University. He is passionate about supporting children, young people, and their families, with a particular passion for supporting the neurodivergent. Alexander utilises creative ways to engage with young people, such as ‘geek therapy’, which continues to be well received across his clients. After demonstrating his skills and commitment in his final placement at DKM, Alexander was offered a position to be part of the clinical team.
Alexander provides diagnostic assessment (Autism, ADHD, Specific Learning Disorder) and individual intervention.