Training for Teachers

We cover common directions for counselling, as well as practical, neurodiversity affirming supports and accommodations that are helpful for Autistic, ADHDer, and AuDHDer clients and students.  

Clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Robinson explores play in neurodivergent children, including research on the benefits of play and using play at home, school and in therapy sessions. 

How to support someone who is exploring their gender, creating safer spaces, using pronouns, gender dysphoria and gender euphoria, connecting with neurokin and the trans community, overcoming barriers to accessing health care, and resources for autistic trans people, families, teachers and health professionals. 

Recognising early signs of autism, referral pathways, common co-occurring brain styles, early intervention, strategies for home including eating and sleeping, supports and accommodations in early childhood settings, transition to school, and supports and accommodations at school.

We discuss internalised presentation of Autism and ADHD, signs of Autistic and ADHDer burnout, including School Can't, factors that contribute to burnout, protective factors, and how to support recovery from burnout at home, school and in the workplace.