Training and Talks

What You Can Expect

  • Evidence-informed, practical strategies for time-poor teachers of diverse classrooms

  • Real-world examples from Australian schools

  • Clear links to your professional practice and legal responsibilities

  • Interactive, supportive learning environment

  • Aligned with the Australian Disability Standards for Education (2005) and NESA Professional Standards for Teachers.

Current talk topics

  • A practical and in-depth session exploring:

    What ADHD is (and isn’t) from a neuroscience and lived-experience perspective

    How ADHD affects attention, emotion regulation, executive function, and motivation

    Common myths and misconceptions

    Strengths-focused strategies to support students with ADHD in the classroom

    Communication tips for working with parents and carers

    Ideal for teachers supporting diagnosed or undiagnosed students with ADHD.

  • This workshop helps educators understand how to support students with disabilities and learning differences.

    You’ll learn about:

    Key Australian laws and your obligations

    Inclusive, respectful language and the social model of disability

    The concept of neurodiversity and its impact on learning and behaviour

    Simple classroom strategies that actually work.

    Ways to work collaboratively with families and support teams

    Perfect for teachers new to inclusive education or looking to refresh their understanding.

  • Go beyond behaviour charts and token systems.

    In this workshop, we unpack:

    The difference between behaviour and communication

    How sensory needs, anxiety, executive function challenges, and trauma affect behaviour

    Tools for co-regulation, prevention, and de-escalation

    How to support students without using punishment or exclusion

    Strengths-based, respectful approaches aligned with neuroaffirming practice

    Recommended for learning support teachers, classroom teachers, and school leadership teams.

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