WORKING WITH NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN
Explore neurodivergent and neurotypical development, learn evidence-based strategies to support each child’s unique strengths, and collaborate with families to foster empathy and awareness in your classroom.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS
Understanding Neurodivergent Development
Building understanding of neurodivergent and neurotypical development and how educators can support each child's unique strengths, needs, and ways of engaging.
This 2.5-hour professional development workshop explores neurodivergent and neurotypical development, providing practical, evidence-based strategies to support each child's unique strengths and needs.
Participants will explore ways to collaborate effectively with families, foster understanding and empathy within the learning environment, and apply practical strategies across early learning, kindergarten, and school settings to create inclusive and supportive environments.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: $1,400 + GST
Funding: Eligible for Kindy Uplift Funding
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Exploring neurodivergent and neurotypical development
Practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting individual strengths and needs
Approaches for collaborating with families to provide connected and empathetic support
Strategies that can be applied immediately across learning environments
Ways to foster understanding, awareness, and empathy across the classroom community
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WHY ATTEND?
This workshop supports educators to build their understanding of neurodivergent development while strengthening their confidence and capability to create inclusive, responsive learning environments where every child can participate and feel supported.
Builds capability in supporting neurodivergent children
Strengthens relationships and understanding in the learning environment
Supports inclusion, confidence, and wellbeing for all children
Encourages collaborative partnerships with families
Meets Kindy Uplift wellbeing and inclusion priorities where applicable
EYLF & QKLG ALIGNMENT
For early childhood and kindergarten settings, the workshop aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) across areas including relationships, inclusion, critical reflection, collaboration, regulation, and safe and supportive learning environments.
Detailed EYLF and QKLG alignment information is available in the workshop documentation.
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY:
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Practical knowledge you can take straight back into your learning environment.
Greater confidence supporting neurodivergent children
Stronger connections with children through understanding and empathy
Practical strategies that support individual strengths, needs, and participation
Tools for creating inclusive and supportive learning environments
Strategies for working collaboratively with families and supporting a sense of belonging
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A THOUGHTFUL AND PRACTICAL APPROACH
At Dynamic Connections Therapy, we believe professional development should do more than provide information. Our workshops connect evidence and theory with practical strategies, real-world examples, and opportunities for reflection so educators can build confidence in supporting the children they work with.
Our multidisciplinary perspective brings together understanding of development, behaviour, relationships, regulation, and wellbeing in ways that are meaningful across educational settings.
Looking for Professional Development?
Whether you're looking for professional development for a kindergarten, early learning service, or school team, our workshops can be tailored to support the needs of your educators and the children they work with.