Practical strategies for supporting neuro-divergent students
Jun 3, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Full course description
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Date and time
Tuesday 3 June 2025, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Delivery mode
In person at ISV, 40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne
Audience
Teachers, Learning Support Officers, Wellbeing and leadership
Description
This user-friendly and engaging presentation will cover what neuro-divergence is and how to successfully support neuro-divergent students in the mainstream school context.
The interactive workshop will cover understanding neuro-diversity, frequently seen ‘hot spots’ in the classroom, and strategies to support these students to be confident, independent learners. It will have a neuro-affirming lens – that different is not deficit, and also discuss the different disability models.
Although we understand that the concept of neuro-divergence covers a broad range of presentations/neurotypes, this particular workshop will primarily focus on ADHD, autism, SLDs such as dyslexia, OCD and other presentations that are commonly requested by educators.
Key takeaways
- understanding the impacts of being neurodivergent in mainstream schooling
- understanding where the common challenges are for students and educators
- strategies to support students in both a proactive and a reactive framework
- an opportunity to raise concerns, ask questions and discuss this important topic with colleagues.
Presenter information
Emma-Rose Parsons
A thriving mental health can make the world of difference and it’s Emma-Rose’s passion to work in this space.
Emma-Rose loves the variety in her role. To highlight her areas of practice, she currently:
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consults at her psychology clinics
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supports school teams to understand the nuances of neurodivergent students
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supervises other psychologists locally and interstate
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presents to schools, local community groups, at conferences and seminars
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assists workplaces to better understand mental health and to better engage and support neurodivergent team members
ALL with a particular interest in creating a neuro-affirming community, where difference is celebrated and understood.
As the director of Spectrum House Psychology and Emma-Rose Consulting and a Co-Director of the Paediatric Health Collective, she has been working in this space for 20+ years, both in Australia and abroad.
Although her work is naturally grounded by science, it is designed to be interactive, engaging, and even a little fun! Mental health can be a heavy topic and Emma-Rose aims to present information in an easily digestible manner, that at heart is applicable and user-friendly.
When not working in the mental health space, Emma-Rose has a love for parenting her two sons, camping, and ultra trail running.
Link(s) to relevant VRWA Standards
- Care, Safety and Welfare of Students - Child Saferty
- Care, Safety and Welfare of Students - Safe environment
- Curriculum and Student Learnign - Student Learning outcome