Neurodiversity Training for Educational and Community Settings
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Neurodiversity Awareness
An introduction for educators: what neurodiversity is, how neurodivergent learners may experience education, and how to use respectful, affirming language. The ideal starting point for a whole team.
What participants will learn
- What neurodiversity and neurodivergence mean, and who is included
- The difference between a neuroaffirming approach and a deficit-based one
- How Autistic and ADHD learners may experience the learning environment
- Respectful, affirming language, including identity-first language
- Simple first steps to make your setting more neuroaffirming
Tailored to you
We tailor examples to your setting and the age of your learners. This workshop can also be adapted for learners, to help children and young people understand and celebrate the different ways our brains work.
Who it’s for
- Whole staff teams
- Early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary educators
- Learning support and leadership teams
Format
- Most are 60–90 minutes, but can be tailored to meet your needs
- Online across Australia, or in person within metro Sydney and Melbourne
- Can run as a staff meeting, professional development session or pupil-free day workshop
Interested in this workshop?
Tell us about your setting and we’ll tailor it to suit. Call 0489 088 665 or send us a message.