Neurodiversity 101: Autism, ADHD and beyond...
Join Us in Embracing Neurodiversity
Delivered by Sanam Bagherian, Ph.D. in clinical psychology
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Online, delivered via ZOOM
DATE: 6 May, 9am - 3.30pm
Unlocking Neurodiversity: Embrace Differences, Empower Minds
Delve into the fascinating world of neurodiversity and learn how different brains operate uniquely.
Are you ready to gain a deeper understanding of neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, OCD, and beyond? Join us for an enlightening workshop designed to broaden your knowledge and expertise, empowering you to better support neurodivergent individuals in your personal and professional life.
Workshop aims
Gain Knowledge and Understanding
Gain a deeper understanding of how brains can operate differently, building understanding around neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD, FASD, trauma and more.
Enhance your Practice
Explore how change in viewing neurodiversity and taking a social perspective can make a big difference to mental wellbeing of neurodivergent people.
Enact Solutions
Take a strengths-based approach to understanding neurodivergence and the neurodivergent functioning of the brain of neurodivergent clients, students and co-workers.
This course can be taken alone or combined with Neurodiversity 201 on 28 May for a discount - see below (Price and Registration) for details.
Essential Topics Covered:
What is autism, ADHD, FASD, trauma, dyslexia, OCD and more. How does it impact the brain and potential strategies to support neurodivergent people.
Understanding the concept of neurodiversity and neurodivergence
Different types of neurodivergence
Sex and gender difference considerations
Models of disability
Understand overshadowing and hands on tips to avoid it
Strength based approach to neurodivergence
Commonalities and differences among different types of neurodivergence
Who Should Attend
This workshop is for anyone who wants to gain deeper understandings of the needs of Autistic people and people with ADHD, OCD and other neurodivergent experiences. Including but not limited to educators, education specialists, support workers, support specialists, team leads, therapists and group therapists, and community workers.
This workshops is worth 20 points/6.5 hours CPD
About the presenter:
Sanam Bagherian, Ph.D. in clinical psychology
Sanam Bagherian is Autism Specialist Facilitator, has a strong interest in autism and has a Ph.D. in autism psychology which included delivering educational programmes to support parents with children on autism spectrum. Sanam has worked as a clinician and educator to support children on the spectrum and their families for several years, and more recently has worked with autistic adults. Sanam has published more than six studies and has presented at events such as the 5th World Congress on Positive Psychology (July, 2017).
Sanam is passionate about getting up to date in depth reliable autism information and sharing it with the autism community.
What others have said:
"The knowledge and expertise that Sanam has was enlightening and it furthered my curiosity around knowing more. My foundation of neurodivergence continues to strengthen and this day filled in the gaps a little more. Sanam has a lovely manner in her delivery and I enjoyed learning from her", October 2024.
"Lots of good information. Clear and concise explanation of Autism and ADHD", October 2024
"Great pace, lots of very helpful information with practical skills/strategies we can go away with and use. Great to have the chat box - preferred this than the breakout rooms", October 2024
Date: 6 May
9am - 3.30pm
Online workshop, delivered via ZOOM
Price & Registration Information
Online workshop
Early Bird: $300 per person, incl GST - BOOK and pay before 15 April 2025
Standard: $375.00 per person including GST
Book the 201 workshop as well for only:
Early Bird: $500 per person, incl GST - BOOK and pay before 15 April 2025
Standard: $575.00 per person including GST
Payment online is by Debit or Credit Card: VISA, Mastercard or American Express only and there are 3 easy steps to complete the online booking process.
Upon hitting the blue "Complete Booking" button, you will receive an automated email confirming your registration and you will also be a sent in a separate email a Tax Invoice showing your booking as being paid in full by Credit Card.
This will appear on your statement as from LIL REGIE LTD WELLINGTON, our NZ based booking agent.
If you have any issues or questions about your booking, please contact Nathalie van Dort: nathalie@grow.co.nz or ph: 021 066 9811
Can't pay online and require an invoice?
We work hard to ensure that all workshops are cost effective by automating our systems. If your organisation requires an invoice (rather than paying by debit or credit card) there will be a $25.00 inc GST surcharge for this, and you will need to supply:
The full name and postal address required to appear on the invoice.
The contact name and email of the person(s) responsible for authorising this expense and approving payment.
Any purchase order references required on vendor invoices.
Please email nathalie@grow.co.nz if you would like to reserve a place, as our workshops fill quickly.
What happens if you have to cancel?
We know that sometimes your plans can change for many different reasons. Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome to attend at no extra cost. If a substitute delegate is not available and you need to cancel your registration, please be aware of the following:
Up to 7 days prior to the event you will be provided a refund of your registration cost, less a $20.00 inc GST per attendee service charge.
If you cancel within 7 days of the event, you are not eligible to receive a refund. Please note: should your registration not be paid by the time of the event, you are still liable to make the payment. Unpaid accounts may be passed over to our debt collection agency and additional costs may be incurred.
All cancellations must be received in writing via email.
Training is cancellable by GROW with 7 days’ notice if a minimum number of attendees is not met and full refunds will be provided.
Please note: GROW Ltd reserves the right to make any amendments that we may deem to be in the best interest of the forum – it is however very unlikely and we will notify you as soon as possible should this occur.
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For further details, please contact:
e: nathalie@grow.co.nz
p: 021 066 9811
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