School Psychologist and Counsellors PD Program | Term 3 2024

Learn how to ensure children with ADHD and their families receive the support they need during their education journey.

Whether you are a school psychologist, occupational therapist or speech therapist, social worker or counsellor, this professional development program will provide new perspectives and a better understanding of:

• What is happening inside the ADHD brain from a neuro-psychological perspective.
• The biggest challenges and daily struggles for young people with ADHD.
• Barriers to learning (spoiler: attention is not the main barrier).
• Strategies that overcome barriers and support your students to achieve success.
• How to partner with families to achieve better outcomes.

Topics covered during the day include:

• Understanding ADHD (the latest research provides some surprising insights).
• Medication for ADHD – myths and facts
• Effective approaches for behaviour management and reinforcing positive behaviour.
• Emotional self-regulation and critical support for social emotional well-being.
• Evidence based, high impact strategies.
• Simple and effective accommodations and differentiation that supports a strengths-based approach.
• Engaging with parents to support learning.

Find Out More

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Event Details

📆 Date: Thursday 22 August 2024 – click here for more 2024 dates
⏰ Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
📍Location: Mount Claremont Community Centre
105 Montgomery Ave, Mount Claremont WA 6010, Australia

Registration

• School and SPAWA Members: $250 incl. GST
• Non-School Members: $320 incl. GST

Morning tea, lunch and resources included.

Schools Members can receive discounted tickets for up to 10 educators.
SPAWA Members can receive one (1) discounted ticket.

Discount code:

(must be logged into School or SPAWA Membership to see the code)