What do our programs look like?
We offer flexible delivery options tailored to meet your school’s specific needs.
- Workshops
- Webinars
- Consulting
Popular topics
Understanding Autism
- Definition and characteristics of autism
- Variability in presentation (communication, sensory experiences, emotions, thinking, play)
- Diagnosis criteria and prevalence
- Co-occurring conditions and intellectual disability
Neurodiversity and Inclusion
- Neurodiversity: Recognizing neurological differences as natural and valuable
- Comparison of disability models:
- Medical Model
- Social Model
- Neurodiversity Approach
- Emphasis on strengths-based, individualised, and affirming practices
Evidence-Informed Practices
- Multi-tiered systems of support (academic and behavioural)
- Importance of understanding students’:
- Strengths and interests
- Communication preferences
- Sensory profiles
- Identity and motivation
Practical Strategies for Support
- Environmental adaptations:
- Sensory considerations (noise, light, tactile, smell, movement, interoception)
- What to remove/change and what to add
- Communication supports:
- Receptive strategies (visuals, simplified language, gestures)
- Task and routine structuring:
- Breaking tasks into steps
- Predictability and preparation
- Movement and sensory breaks
Camouflaging and Masking
- Definition and reasons (fitting in, safety)
- Impacts: mental health, fatigue, barriers to diagnosis, identity issues
Structured Supports
- Visual supports and structured environments
- Creating routines and predictable sensory experiences
- Person-centred approaches and meaningful student engagement
- Ladder of coproduction and student involvement in decision-making
Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Principles of good practice:
- Person-centred
- Student involvement
- Quality of life focus
- Dynamic and outcome-based planning
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
- PDA as a concept within the autism community
- Managing PDA in school settings
- Managing demands
- Anxiety management
- Comunication support
- Peer and social interaction
