This engaging and practical professional learning workshop helps educators and school staff build a deeper understanding of neurodiversity through the powerful perspectives of people with lived experience.
“The world needs all kinds of minds.”
— Temple Grandin
This interactive professional learning workshop provides teachers, education support staff, wellbeing personnel and school leaders with deeper insight into neurodiversity and disability inclusion through the voices of people with lived experience. Participants gain practical strategies to strengthen inclusion, support student engagement and create learning environments where every student can thrive.
A unique feature of this workshop is the involvement of volunteer speakers with lived experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia and dysgraphia. Participants hear authentic stories about school experiences, learning barriers, inclusive practices, communication strategies and the supports that made a meaningful difference.
Through interactive discussion, reflection and practical activities, participants will:
- develop a deeper understanding of neurodiversity in educational settings
- explore inclusive practices that support student engagement and participation
- learn directly from people with lived experience of disability
- reflect on classroom adjustments and support strategies
- strengthen their capacity to create inclusive learning environments where all students can succeed.
Participants also have the opportunity to engage in respectful conversations, ask questions, and gain practical insights that can be applied immediately within their school context.
$550 (inc. GST)
Please note:
- This workshop is also available for whole-school bookings.
- Maximum group size: 25 participants
- Please contact us for a quote
- Cost includes:
- Comprehensive workbook
- Certificate of attendance
- Payment plans are available for individuals. For more information, please review the topic Can I make part payments? on our Learner FAQs page.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
This workshop is suitable for:
- Teachers
- Education Support Officers (ESO/SSO)
- Inclusive education teams
- School leaders
- Wellbeing staff
- Early years, primary and secondary educators
Participants will explore:
- Understanding neurodiversity in education
- Inclusive language and respectful communication
- Learning directly from people with lived experience of disability
- Reasonable adjustments in the classroom
- Supporting learner engagement and participation
- Emotional regulation and sensory considerations
- Building student confidence, belonging and success
- Strengths-based approaches to disability support
- Practical strategies for strengthening inclusive practice across school communities
Assessment
There is no assessment for this course.
Participants will leave with:
- Greater understanding of neurodiversity and disability inclusion in schools.
- Practical strategies to support student engagement, participation and belonging.
- Increased confidence in implementing reasonable adjustments in the classroom.
- Improved understanding of communication, emotional regulation and sensory considerations.
- Valuable insights gained directly from people with lived experience.
- Strategies for creating more inclusive learning environments that support student success.
Course duration
- 1 day workshop
Flexible delivery options
- Group bookings can be delivered virtually or face-to-face
- Sessions can be tailored to suit:
- Staff professional learning programs
- School improvement priorities
- Inclusive education initiatives
Course dates
We are finalising dates for the next course. In the meantime, please make an enquiry to register your interest in this course or to schedule a course for your group.
"It was a great learning session applying to my work."
"Loved hearing from the volunteers."
"A great day. I would have enjoyed another session to dive more thoroughly into the content – the presenters had thought of everything, and we had so much valuable conversation."
"Thank you to everyone for the great training session and to the volunteers that gave a lot of valuable information."
Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Schools
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- Live virtual classroom AND Face-to-face
Tools & Tech: Zoom or Teams, ASC Training Online
- Duration: 1 day workshop
