Course Duration: 1 day

Understanding Neurodiversity

Benefits, differences and challenges of differently-wired brains

Based on the social model of disability, and taking a strengths-based perspective, this course explores neurodivergence simply as a type of human variation and looks at ways we can better understand and support neurodivergent clients and stakeholders.

Course Detail

This myth-busting course explores the benefits, differences and challenges of differently-wired brains.

Neurodiversity refers to variations in the workings of the human brain. So while we are all neurodiverse, people whose brains work in a less typical way are usually referred to as neurodivergent. Neurodivergent conditions include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Tourette syndrome and various types of cognitive and learning differences.

While previously thought of as a disability, neurodivergence is now understood to be simply a difference in brain functions which presents a range of advantages and benefits.

Based on the social model of disability, and taking a strengths-based perspective, this course explores neurodivergence simply as a type of human variation.

We explore common traits, characteristics, preferences, differences and strengths, and look at ways employers, service providers, families and the wider community can better understand and support neurodivergent individuals.

Topics include

  • Understanding neurological variation
  • Thinking, learning and social difference
  • Difference vs disability
  • Benefits, advantages and strengths
  • Barriers, challenges and support needs
  • Inclusive environments and services
  • Person-centred approaches
  • Communication tools
  • Innovations and opportunities

This course includes

  • Engaging, up-to-date materials.
  • Take-home resource package.
  • All day catering and beverages - with dietary needs catered for.
  • Certificate of attendance.
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Group Bookings

Need this course, or something similar, for your team? We have separate group pricing for custom training.

Instead of attending a public course, it can be more cost-effective if we run this course for your team at your premises on a date of your choosing.

Contact us to discuss your specific needs & to obtain a quote.

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Upcoming Course Dates

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Sorry, this course is not scheduled in our public calendar at present

We may schedule this course in an future semester. If you'd like to be kept up-to-date with our ongoing public-training program, please join our mailing list at the bottom of this page.

If you have a number of people who require this course, we have separate pricing for you. Please take a look at our custom training services where we can schedule and run this course just for your team.

If you have any other queries, don't hesitate to contact us.

 

Public training PRICES – 2023/2024

Our scheduled public training courses are held at our venue and include take-home course materials and all-day catering.

Price per person:

One-day courses: $315 Standard | $215 NFP | $145 Concession

Two-day courses: $540 Standard | $370 NFP | $250 Concession

Half-day courses: $190 Standard | $130 NFP | $85 Concession

  • Standard: Corporate and Government
  • NFP: Staff of non-profit organisations, micro-businesses with less than 5 staff and self-funded waged individuals
  • Concession: Concession Card Holders paying as individuals

 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC TRAINING

We offer a small number of scholarships to those who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Scholarship recipients pay a nominal fee toward catering and materials ($25 half day | $45 one day | $90 two days). Links to apply for scholarships are shown in individual events when available.

CUSTOM training PRICES – 2023

The prices below are valid until end of 2023. However, while 2024 will see a necessary price rise to keep pace with increasing costs, all custom courses booked by the end of 2023, with deposit paid, will be charged at 2023 prices regardless of when the course is delivered.

Custom courses for your organisation are suitable for groups of 6 to 24 people and include quality take-home materials and course customisation.

Price per group:

One-day courses: $2200 Standard | $1850 NFP

Two-day courses: $4400 Standard | $3700 NFP

Half-day courses: $1400 Standard | $1200 NFP

Contact us for a personalised quote.

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