Autistic and Neurodivergent Considerations
in Trauma-Informed Care
Delivered by Sanam Bagherian, Ph.D. in clinical psychology and NATINA - Frian Wadia MNZM
Online, delivered via ZOOM
DATE 2 April, 9am - 3.30pm
Are you seeking to enhance your approach to trauma-informed care with a deeper understanding of autistic and neurodivergent considerations? Join us for a transformative workshop that explores the intersection of neurodiversity and trauma, providing essential insights for more inclusive and effective care practices.
Gain a nuanced understanding of how trauma intersects with autism and other neurodivergent experiences. Explore the unique ways in which neurodivergent individuals perceive, process, and respond to traumatic events, and learn to tailor your approach accordingly.
Workshop aims
Expand Your Knowledge
Learn about the how Autistic and neurodivergent people can respond to trauma and ideas on how to approach and support it.
Dive deeper
Explore neurodivergent experiences of trauma, factors influencing trauma in neurodivergent people and hands on strategies to respond to these and build resilience.
Essential Topics Covered:
Why neurodivergent people might experience trauma
How neurodivergent people may communicate trauma
Main causes of trauma for neurodivergence
Using polyvagal theory to understand trauma
Potential tools to help manage trauma, such as sensory modulation and co-regulation.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for anyone who works with neurodivergent people, i.e. teachers and educators, support workers, clinicians, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists, early intervention teachers, psychologist, whānau, and family members of Autistic children and adults.
Note: This is not an advanced level training for clinical professionals and diagnosticians and provides a foundational understanding with practical insights.
This workshops is worth 20 points/6.5 hours CPD
About the presenters:
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.
NATINA - Frian Wadia MNZM
Frian is a mum to disabled children and a passionate advocate for inclusion, equity and trauma informed practice. She is the founder and chair of NATINA - Neuroscience And Trauma Informed Network Aotearoa.
With a background in ECE and current Early Intervention Specialist. Frian’s passion is celebrating the ability within disability, supporting children and whānau to achieve their aspirations and goals, creating systemic change for a more inclusive and equitable education sector and society.
What others have said (Sept 2024):
“They pulled all the theories together and put in in perspective”
"Lots of great information presented in an accessible way".
“Widened and deepened my understanding of trauma, dysregulation, and sensory issues i.e., overall knowledge of ASD from the perspective of ASD”
“I felt educated, your approach and knowledge is solid and extremely helpful both professionally and personally. Thank you”
“Very knowledgeable presenters, spoke to slides providing deeper understanding and in depth information
"Great PD. Lots of useful information provided by knowledgeable facilitatorS, thanks”
Date: Wednesday 2 April
9am - 3.30pm
Online workshop, delivered via ZOOM
Price & Registration Information - Early Bird Finishes 11 March 2025 - SAVE $50
Online workshop
Early Bird: $325.00 per person, including GST. Book and pay before 11 March 2025 and save $50 pp.
Standard: $375.00 per person including GST
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