Supporting Non-Speaking Students & Students With Intellectual Disability

Supporting Non-Speaking Students and Students with Intellectual Disability, Including Transitioning from High School

Live webinar: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm AEST (Sydney)
Duration: 1 hour
Presenter: TBC
CPE: 1 hour (certificate provided)
Access: Live attendance + recording and resources

Webinar Summary

Non-speaking students and students with intellectual disability are too often underestimated, misunderstood, or excluded from meaningful planning—particularly as they move through upper primary and into secondary school and beyond.

This final webinar in the Engaging Neurodivergent Learners series focuses on practical, strengths-based approaches to supporting learning, communication, participation, and transitions for non-speaking students and students with intellectual disability.

With a strong emphasis on dignity, access, and high expectations, this session supports educators to move beyond assumptions about capacity and to build learning environments where all students are supported to communicate, belong, and be included—especially during key transition points such as the move to high school.

This Webinar Covers

• Challenging common assumptions about non-speaking students and intellectual disability

• Understanding communication beyond speech

• Supporting participation through:

  • alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)

  • environmental supports

  • predictable routines and visual scaffolds

• Adapting curriculum and classroom expectations without lowering standards

• Building inclusive learning environments that support access and autonomy

• Planning for transitions, including:

  • primary to secondary school

  • increasing independence and self-advocacy

  • collaboration with families and support teams

• Creating continuity of support during times of change

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the diverse communication needs of non-speaking students

• Recognise the strengths and capacities of students with intellectual disability

• Apply practical strategies to support access, participation, and learning

• Use inclusive planning approaches that respect student dignity

• Support smoother transitions into high school and beyond

• Feel more confident working collaboratively with families and support professionals

Access & Pricing

• Individual webinar access: $99 incl. GST

• Full 10-part series: $550 incl. GST
  (Includes this webinar plus nine additional sessions in the Engaging Neurodivergent Learners series)

All participants receive access to the webinar recording, downloadable resources, and a CPE certificate upon completion.

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Please note: This event is only accessible to people who have paid for registration. Inviting additional staff or persons to watch with you is strictly prohibited without additional registration. For large group registrations, please contact us for group pricing.