Teaching Differently
by Sarah Hayden
Description
Creating Neuro-Affirming classrooms: Supporting Neurodivergent students to thrive with compassion and confidence
Are you ready to transform your classroom into a space where every child feels understood, accepted, and supported?
This engaging professional development session will equip your staff with the knowledge and practical tools to confidently teach and care for neurodivergent students - including those with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and other learning diversities.
Participants will learn:
- What neurodivergence really means, beyond stereotypes
- How sensory processing affects learning and behaviour-and what to do about it
- Simple, evidence-based strategies to create sensory-friendly, predictable, and inclusive learning environments
- Ways to adapt communication and teaching practices to meet diverse needs
- How to reframe “challenging” behaviour as communication
- Practical tips for collaborating with families and building a culture of true belonging
Delivered with warmth and professionalism, this talk combines current best practice, real-world examples, and a strengths-based approach that empowers educators to make a lasting difference.
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, support staff member, or school leader, you’ll come away inspired and equipped with clear, actionable ideas to help every student thrive.
Let’s work together to build classrooms where neurodivergent children don’t just fit in-they flourish.
Details
Audience
Teachers, faculty, wellbeing staff, leadership
Duration
45 minutes +