Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice in Early Education
2025 Professional Development Options
90 Minute On-Site Presentation
What it covers
What is Neurodiversity vs Neurodivergence?
What does it mean to be affirming?
The Neurodivergence affirming paradigm shift
Medical vs Social Model of Disability
Why language matters
Understanding Autistic characteristics
Understanding ADHD characteristics
Understanding PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Understanding RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)
Strategies to support engagement in early education
Spoon theory
2.5 Hour On-Site Workshop
What it covers
What is Neurodiversity vs Neurodivergence?
What does it mean to be affirming?
The Neurodivergence affirming paradigm shift
Medical vs Social Model of Disability
Why language matters
Understanding Autistic characteristics
Understanding ADHD characteristics
Understanding PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Understanding RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)
Strategies to support engagement in early education
Spoon theory
Sensory differences and accommodations to support them
Communication styles and how they differ
4 Hour On-Site Workshop
What it covers
What is Neurodiversity vs Neurodivergence?
What does it mean to be affirming?
The Neurodivergence affirming paradigm shift
Medical vs Social Model of Disability
Why language matters
Understanding Autistic characteristics
Understanding ADHD characteristics
Understanding PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Understanding RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)
Strategies to support engagement in early education
Spoon theory
Sensory differences and accommodations to support them
Play styles and supporting social connection
Communication styles and how they differ
Restricted eating and ARFID
Interactive activities, case studies and discussions throughout
*4 hour workshops are inclusive of a 20 minute lunch break.
5 Hour On-Site Workshop
What it covers
What is Neurodiversity vs Neurodivergence?
What does it mean to be affirming?
The Neurodivergence affirming paradigm shift
Medical vs Social Model of Disability
Why language matters
Understanding ADHD & Autistic characteristics
Understanding PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Understanding RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)
Strategies to support engagement in early education
Spoon theory
Sensory differences and accommodations to support them
Communication styles and how they differ
Restricted eating and ARFID
Play styles and supporting social connection
Interoception and associated accommodations
Extensive interactive activities, case studies and discussions throughout
*5 hour workshops are inclusive of a 30 minute lunch break