Key Topics Covered:

• Neurodivergent student profiles in educational settings

• The intersection of anxiety, demand avoidance, and learning

• Sensory-informed classroom design

• Differentiated instruction without doubling workload

• Positive behaviour support vs. compliance-based approaches

• Communicating with neurodivergent families

• IEP/ILP alignment with neurodiversity-affirming goals

Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognise neurodivergent presentations that often mask in classroom settings

2. Apply sensory-informed environmental adjustments

3. Use strength-based language in reporting and parent conversations

4. Implement three engagement strategies for demand-sensitive learners

5. Develop a communication plan for a neurodivergent family

Investment: $2,500

The Difference: The full day includes extended curriculum differentiation work, development of individual student support plans, and deeper exploration of co-occurring conditions. Includes a resource pack with templates for IEP/ILP writing, sensory profiles, and transition planning.

Additional Content:

• Writing neurodiversity-affirming IEP/ILP goals

• Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in school contexts

• Playground and unstructured time support

• Peer education and allyship programs

• Transition planning (year-level, school-to-school, school-to-work)

Investment: $4,800

The Difference: Designed for schools pursuing whole-school cultural change. Includes leadership strategic planning, policy review against the Disability Standards for Education, parent/community co-design sessions, and establishing internal coaching capacity. Follow-up support across a full term.

Additional Content:

• Whole-school inclusion audit and strategic plan

• Policy review: enrolment, behaviour management, attendance

• Parent/community co-design workshop facilitation

• Establishing internal neurodiversity coaching capacity

• Data collection and progress monitoring systems

• Full-term implementation support

Investment: $9,000