Neuro-Affirming Education - A Live Workshop for Educators

Are you an educator, teacher, learning assistant, or school psychologist responsible for teaching and supporting neuro-divergent students?

Join us for an engaging and informative session dedicated to Supporting Neuro-Divergent Students (with a focus on autistic students and ADHDers.

Creating a safe educational environment for neuro-divergent students is crucial as it significantly impacts their mental health and academic outcomes.

Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to foster a positive learning atmosphere for these students.

Please note that while neuro-divergent individuals encompass a wide range of neuro-types, this presentation will primarily focus on the unique needs of autistic students and ADHDer.

We will cover these important areas:

• Understand the significance of language and its impact on neuro-divergent students.

• Explore the neuro-affirming movement and its importance in education.

• Identify and unpack unhelpful expectations commonly found in many schools.

• Discover actionable changes you can implement within your school to better support neuro-diversity.

• Foster collaborative changes by working closely with your neuro-divergent students.

• Manage the competing demands of the classroom effectively.

• Consider beneficial modifications to the school environment, including the yard.

• Explore communication considerations when interacting with neuro-divergent students.

Tea, coffee, and lunch will be provided.

$370 (+booking fees)