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School Psychologist and Counsellors PD Program | Term 4 2024
November 21, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm AWST
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.
Are you a school teacher, school principal, or education assistant? Check out our tailored Teacher PD Program
Event Details
📆 Date: Thursday 21 November 2024 – click here for more 2024 dates
⏰ Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
📍Location: ADHD WA Hub
109 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)
