Recent Talks

Practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent young people into meaningful employment. Covers what actually helps at each stage: getting in (job descriptions, interviews, disclosure), settling in (unwritten rules, sensory needs, communication), and thriving long-term. For young people, parents, educators, and employers ready to close the employment gap.

Download Slides Download Notes Session Overview Safe, Skilled, Successful: Building Independent Learners Through Relationships and Regulation When children are dysregulated, anxious, or struggling with behaviour,

Download Slides Download Notes Session Overview Getting to Why: Connecting with Children So They Can Tell Their Story When children display behaviour that puzzles or

Practical strategies for supporting children who experience demand avoidance. Explores why rewards and consequences often backfire, how to reframe your language to reduce threat, and what to do at the first sign of resistance. Includes the “demand piggy bank” concept and scripts you can use immediately.

Practical strategies for six key moments in the school day: arrivals, instructions, getting started, unstructured time, afternoon energy, and endings. Includes why body doubling works, what makes break times hard for some students, and how small, consistent adjustments protect capacity for learning.

Practical strategies for primary teachers supporting neurodivergent learners in everyday classroom settings. Covers sensory overload, emotional regulation, executive function, processing speed, and transitions, with a focus on small, consistent changes you can try tomorrow.