Neurodiversity Affirming Practice –
Introductory Workshop
For Allied Health Professionals who Support Neurodivergent Children
You know Neurodiversity Affirming Practice matters. You’ve heard about some shifts in approaches, like:
- building connection rather than seeking compliance
- prioritising the well-being and comfort of neurodivergent children, over the comfort of people around them
- seeking a deep, compassionate understanding of what’s behind behaviours
But translating principles into actual therapy is tricky. It’s time to become confident that your therapy supports, beliefs and practices are aligned with the Neurodiversity Affirming, best practice.
The neurodivergent children you support need you to get this right. They deserve support that is built on connection and grows their confidence.
I’m here to help you feel more knowledgeable, clear and confident that your supports are Neurodiversity Affirming!
If we haven’t met, HI! I’m Adina Levy. I’m an Autistic ADHDer speech therapist & professional educator from Australia. I’m utterly dedicated to supporting professionals, parents, teachers and educators how to support autistic children in affirming ways.
I am so heartened by Allied Health Professionals’ huge response to the Neurodiversity movement and there are so many wonderful professionals like you who are making big changes in your practice already.
Together, we can keep heading in this direction! My goal is to guide you over the 2-hour workshop to reflect on your knowledge, confidence and practice, learn new ideas, and make plans to shift the way you work with Autistic & neurodivergent children.
Workshop is recorded and available on-demand, with 12 months’ access.
This workshop is for you if:
🦸🏽 You’re an Allied Health Professional (including therapy assistants and students)
👧🏻 👦🏾 You support neurodivergent children
🧠 You want more knowledge, confidence and deeper understanding about what a neurodiversity affirming approach looks like
⚡️ You’re ready to put learning into action and make changes in your clinical practice, life and work!
In this on-demand workshop, you’ll start to reflect, learn, un-learn a wide range of concepts around supporting neurodivergent children. I encourage active reflection and ongoing action with prompt questions and the comprehensive workbook.
Here’s what we cover:
Terminology & Brief History
Outline of Neurodiversity, Autism, ADHD & more
Understand ableism and reflect on your biases
Sensory differences & eating/feeding challenges
ND affirming approach to ‘social skills’
Affirming approach to behaviour supports
Goals & reports – General considerations
Reflect – Set your personal plan to shift practice, skills, and beliefs
What's so good about my training?
Why access training with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat?
Learning from people who are within the community you're learning about is deeply important. Lived experience is valid, valuable, and an essential part of learning about how to support people. Nothing about us without us.
I'm Adina Levy, and Autistic ADHDer (and more!). I have a unique blend of experience professionally (Speech Therapist & Professional Educator), in my own life. I have been a teacher and trainer for adults since 2009 and my strength lies in teaching complex topics in straightforawrd, engaging, practical ways. I'm absolutely dedicated to helping others learn, reflect and take action on big concepts and ideas.
My training is excellent. Don't just trust my word on this! I have received over 4.75 star average rating (out of 5) from more than 370 participants - and LOADS of wonderful feedback like what you see below.
You'll be joining over 27 other teams worldwide, and more than 1,700 professionals who have taken my paid Neurodiversity Affirming Practice workshops and webinars to date (ok way more, it's time to update my numbers!)
I hope you'll join us!
Here's what participants have said about my Neurodiversity Affirming Practice training:
What you get when you register:
Access to the recorded, on-demand online workshop. Recording is 1hr 33mins and I recommend taking 2 hours to complete the workshop video + workbook activities
24-page Workbook & quiz to help you reflect, process and take action to become a more affirming therapist
Access to the recording & downloads for 12 months - re-watch as needed, when it suits you!
Certificate of attendance! Who doesn't love to be acknowledged for your efforts?
Team discounts available for 5 + team members.
Email hi@playlearnchat.com to enquire.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN IS IT AVAILABLE?
Recording is immediately when you register, and you have access to the recordings for 12 months. This means you can watch or re-watch down the line if you want to revisit the information and ideas.
CAN MY team JOIN in too?
Absolutely! Access is per person, and I offer a discount for 3 + registrations from 1 team. Email me hi@playlearnchat.com if you’d like to access the team discount, and other options to ensure your whole team is aligned and shares the same values & understanding of Neurodiversity Affirming Practice across your team.
Contact Adina at Play. Learn. Chat.
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