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Nat Calegari:Neurodiversity VS Neurodivergence: Understanding Brain Difference in the Classroom
This workshop is intended to demystify some of the stigma surrounding neurodivergence in the mainstream classroom. It will offer teachers practical strategies in supporting learners with a particular focus on ADHD. It is intended to be an engaging and helpful session for teachers, giving them an opportunity to develop their knowledge in this area and to ask questions in a judgement-free environment. It is hoped that teachers will return to their classes feeling empowered and affirmed in what they know, are already doing and ready to take on new challenges.
Participants will develop an understanding of:
1. What neurodiversity and neurodivergence are, and why language matters.
2. What an invisible disability is and how it may present in the classroom.
3. The most common traits of ADHD and how to accommodate for these in the classroom.
4. What a neuroaffirming classroom looks like and sounds like.
5. The importance of building relationships with parents and how to do this.
6. De-privatising the classroom and working with other school staff to support neurodivergent learners.
About the Presenter:
Natalee is a teacher, coach and ND advocate. She started her career as a high school English teacher before returning to university determined to understand why so many high school students struggle with reading and writing. Completing her Masters in this area, she returned to the classroom as a Learning Support and Literacy teacher, working to develop functional literacy skills in high school students. Natalee's life and career has been changed by the incredible neurodivergent students that she has worked with, and she is determined to use this knowledge to help both teachers and students. Natalee is a proud neurodivergent woman who loves hot chips, cats, sewing, Singapore, her son and talking about neurodiversity.
This is an In Person event that will be recorded on the day.
When: Saturday 11th May, 2024; 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Where: Perth Hills Allied Health - 105 Champion Drive, Kelmscott
Cost: $90 - Includes afternoon tea and access to the recorded video for 12 months.
PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Perth Hills Allied Health, Shop 5, 105 Champion Drive,Perth, Western Australia, Armadale, Australia
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