These slides were developed for an event in Brighton in June 2024.
Here’s the session overview:
The Neurodivergent Experience: Professional Approaches & Personal Reflections
In this engaging and practical keynote, led by an experienced autistic professional, attendees will delve into an actionable framework for creating neurodivergent-friendly environments.
The talk will cover a range of vital topics including:
• Adaptive Communication
• Sensory-Sensitive Environments
• Structured Support for Neurodivergent Individuals
• Managing Stress and OverwhelmThis session promises to offer a toolbox of actionable strategies and insights, empowering staff in all roles to understand and effectively support and collaborate with neurodivergent children and adults.
If you were there, I hope these are a helpful aide-memoire. If not, I hope they make enough sense without me to be useful. If you’d like to download them, you can do so via this page on slideshare.
Further Resources
Here are some further resources you might find helpful to build on the session:
- DOWNLOAD: ADHD/ASC Student Class Task Planner
- PODCAST: How to Make Tasks feel More Manageable for Autistic/ADHD Children
- PODCAST: What is Co-Regulation and How Do I Get it Right?
- 6 In 6: Emotional Regulation at School for Autistic Students
- 6 In 60: Neurodivergent Friendly Communication
- PODCAST: Using Transition Activities to Move Between Activities, Places or People
- GUIDE: Six Simple Breathing Strategies
- VIDEO: Quiet Praise Ideas – for kids who struggle with praise
- DOWNLOAD: Tricky Moments Plan
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