School Psychologist and Counsellors PD Program | Term 1 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.

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Event Details

 📆 Date: Friday 22 March 2024 – click here for more 2024 dates
⏰ Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
📍Location: The Boulevard Centre, Wembley

Registration

• $250 (schools members)
• $320 (non schools members)

Morning tea, lunch and resources included.