Course

Practical strategies for supporting neuro-divergent students

Ended Dec 31, 2025

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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: 

  • consults at her psychology clinics 

  • supports school teams to understand the nuances of neurodivergent students 

  • supervises other psychologists locally and interstate 

  • presents to schools, local community groups, at conferences and seminars 

  • 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