Training and Workshops
Beyond awareness. Towards change.
Neurodivergent-led training, workshops and consultancy for schools, universities, healthcare settings, charities, community organisations and workplaces. Grounded in lived experience, research and creative practice.
'Life Hacker.' Appliqué by Annette Foster, 2015
How training works
Adapted to your group and setting
Training and workshops are adapted to the needs of the group, organisation and setting.
A typical two-hour session focuses on selected areas rather than covering every possible topic in depth. Sessions usually include teaching, reflection, questions and discussion throughout.
Half-day and full-day training allow more time for interaction, examples, practical activities and deeper exploration of specific topics.
Lectures, assemblies and creative sensory workshops
For schools, colleges, universities, young people and families
I offer neurodiversity-affirming lectures, assemblies and creative workshops for schools, colleges, universities, youth settings, young people and families.
These sessions support people to understand, accept and celebrate different ways of thinking, learning, sensing, communicating and concentrating. They can be delivered as a short assembly, classroom workshop, university session, family workshop, half-day neurodiversity event, or smaller group session for Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, questioning or suspected neurodivergent young people.
Workshops combine accessible discussion with creative, sensory and practical activities. Participants can learn about neurodiversity, stimming, sensory regulation, concentration, communication differences, strengths, challenges and respectful language.
Creative activities can include making personalised stim tools, sensory bottles, squishy balls, slime, fidget objects or mini stim kits. These activities give participants a practical way to explore what helps them feel calm, focused, regulated or more able to take part.
Activities are always choice-based and sensory-aware. Some people love slime and strong sensory textures, while others find them uncomfortable or overwhelming. Alternative options are offered so that no one has to touch or use a material that feels wrong for them.
The focus is on helping participants understand what supports their own regulation, communication and participation, while celebrating different ways of thinking, sensing, learning and being.
Sessions can be adapted for:
- school, college or university neurodiversity events
- assemblies, lectures or awareness sessions
- PSHE, wellbeing or inclusion days
- small-group workshops for neurodivergent or questioning young people
- family workshops
- transition support
- student voice and belonging work
- creative sensory regulation sessions
- staff-supported student workshops
The aim is to create a warm, practical and affirming space where people can learn that different does not mean wrong, and that everyone deserves ways to participate, communicate and regulate that work for them.
Professional training
Training topics
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Lectures and workshops
For young people and families
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Appliqué by participant in 'Super Autie Gang' workshop exploring neurodivergent identity, language and self-understanding, 2017
Creative workshops
For young people, adults and families
Alongside training and lectures, I offer practical creative workshops for neurodivergent young people and their families. These sessions use creative activities, discussion and reflection to explore neurodivergent identity, sensory experience, stimming, self-understanding and wellbeing in accessible and engaging ways.
Workshops can be adapted for schools, charities, youth groups, community organisations and family support settings.
Fees
Training and workshop fees depend on the length, format, group size and level of tailoring required.
As a guide, half-day training starts from £500.
Bespoke training, full-day sessions, creative workshops and in-person sessions are quoted individually. Travel costs are added for in-person sessions where applicable.
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