Becoming Neurodiversity Affirming

In this foundational module, you’ll begin to shift your perspective, challenge old narratives, and learn what it truly means to affirm neurodivergent identity. Whether you’re new to this work or ready to deepen your understanding, this is where it all begins. Get ready to rethink, reflect, and rebuild your approach with purpose.

This module is all about turning inclusion from a buzzword into meaningful, lived experience — for every child. We’ll reflect on what true inclusion looks like, how to remove barriers, and how to create a deep culture of belonging in your setting. You're about to explore inclusion through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, and it's going to be transformative.

Moving beyond the traditional five senses, you'll learn about proprioception, interoception, and the vestibular system, and how sensory processing differences affect behaviour, regulation, and wellbeing. Through real-world examples, practical tools, and powerful insights, you'll begin to spot sensory seekers and avoiders in your setting—and know how to support them with intention. This module will shift how you see children’s behaviours and empower you to create spaces that truly meet sensory needs.

You're about to discover the powerful "why" behind behaviours, learn evidence-based strategies that truly work, and transform from reactive responses to proactive, compassionate practice. Get ready to revolutionise your approach and build deeper connections with every child.

We'll explore how environments impact regulation, belonging, and authentic self-expression. You're about to discover how to design neuroinclusive spaces that go far beyond visual appeal—environments that feel safe, sound supportive, and honor every child's unique needs.

Take an important step toward honoring how children naturally explore, learn, and connect with their world. You're about to discover the incredible value in schema play, special interests, and unique ways of being social. Get ready to transform your understanding of play and learn to follow each child's authentic lead with confidence and joy!

Recognise the crucial role you play in supporting not just children, but entire families on their unique journeys. You're about to gain invaluable insights into the parent experience, learn to build truly supportive partnerships, and discover how to become a champion and advocate for the families you serve. Let's transform how you connect with and empower families!

Learn how to revolutionise how you approach goal-setting, learning to write targets that celebrate and support each child's authentic self rather than trying to change who they are. Get ready to put everything together and ensure every goal you write honors the beautiful, unique individuals in your care!