It’s no secret. Our neurodivergent children and young people are struggling with the typical classroom experience.
Despite our educators’ best efforts, more learners than ever are feeling overwhelmed, burned out, and pushed into crisis.
Instead of unlocking their futures, educational environments are causing them to shut down.
And the consequences don’t stay in the classroom.
Educational distress impacts every aspect of an individual’s life, turning families upside down… and soon showing up in our therapy rooms.
The emergency is real. Our response needs to change.
It starts with knowing how to spot the often subtle barriers faced by neurodivergent learners, offer meaningful realistic adaptations, and foster the relationship-centered learning environments they need to truly thrive.
That’s why we’re hosting this FREE online webinar with neurodivergent educator, consultant and author Laura Kerbey – a neurodiversity specialist who has spent decades transforming learner engagement across the lifespan.
You’ll discover simple, sustainable and often cost-free neuro-affirming strategies that support learners and their families… whether they’re currently in education or recovering from negative educational experiences.
These practical, immediately applicable interventions can improve engagement and promote better educational outcomes not just for ADHD, AuDHD and PDA clients – but for ALL learners.
Whether you’re a therapist, educator, or advocate…
Register free today and help ADHD and other neurodivergent learners to finally feel valued and understood… safe to engage… and supported to flourish.
ADHD, AuDHD and PDA in Education and Therapy:
Simple Interventions to Transform Learning and Engagement Across the Lifespan
Presented by neurodiversity educator, specialist and author Laura Kerbey
Tuesday 3rd November from 19:00 - 21:00 GMT
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 3-day free access
to the recording!
*CPD and unlimited access to the recording are available for an additional cost.
Register for more information.
We know you want to help.
There are millions of dedicated mental health professionals, educators, SENCOs, support staff and caregivers around the globe feeling confused, frustrated, and powerless…
…wanting desperately to provide every child and young person with the support they need to thrive in education but not knowing where to start.
Now with this free online workshop, you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence and inspiration you need to make that difference…
…directly from education and neurodiversity specialist Laura Kerbey. You’ll leave this workshop ready to:
- Recognise how standard education impacts and creates barriers for neurodivergent learners, with a particular focus on ADHD
- Spot the signs of burnout, masking, sensory challenges, anxiety and more that can result from a mismatch between the learner and the environment
- Understand experiences of rejection sensitivity, demand avoidance and shame in the context of education
- Distinguish between ADHD, AuDHD (‘co-occurring’ autism and ADHD) and PDA (a profile of autism known as ‘Pathological Demand Avoidance’)… and pick up targeted support strategies
- Introduce simple changes of phrase and adjustments to your own intentions to support autonomy and transform interactions
- Integrate and share practical, sustainable and neuro-affirming strategies that restore relationship to the heart of learning
- And much more!
Join this free online workshop Tuesday 3rd November and you'll receive:
- Live specialist-led content absolutely free
- Actionable skills and practical advice for working with neurodivergent learners and their support systems
- On-demand access to the recording for 3 days
- Downloadable PDF resources
- Option to upgrade to earn up to 2 CPD hours and unlimited access to the recording
- And the opportunity to get your questions answered live during the workshop during a 15-minute Q&A
ADHD, AuDHD and PDA in Education and Therapy:
Simple Interventions to Transform Learning and Engagement Across the Lifespan
Presented by neurodiversity educator, specialist and author Laura Kerbey
Tuesday 3rd November from 19:00 - 21:00 GMT
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 3-day free access
to the recording!
*CPD and unlimited access to the recording are available for an additional cost.
Register for more information.
Laura Kerbey is a neurodiversity and education
specialist, consultant and author based in the UK. She has been working with autistic
children and young people since 2001. Laura founded Positive Autism Support and Training
(PAST), supporting families who have autistic children and other associated conditions.
She also launched KITE Therapeutic Learning Services with a colleague, providing bespoke
therapeutic learning programmes for children who are unable to access school due to high
anxiety or other needs.
As well as working closely with young people and families, Laura also works as an
educational consultant with schools, colleges and universities, providing training and
advice to ensure the needs of autistic and PDA learners are fully met. The autism and PDA
training programmes that Laura has developed at Level 2 and 3 are accredited by The Open
College Network (London Region) and recognised by the Qualifications and Credit Framework
(QCF). In 2020, Laura spoke at the first ever conference on PDA in the United States.
Laura is also the author of ‘The Educator’s Experience of PDA’, ‘The
Teen’s Guide to PDA’, ‘The Simple Guide to PDA for Kids’ and
‘The Simple Guide to PDA for Parents and Professionals’ (Jessica Kingsley
Publishing).
Laura is neurodivergent and received a diagnosis of ADHD in her forties. She also
self-identifies as autistic. Laura’s eldest son is ADHD and her youngest son has a
rare neurological condition.
Click here for information about Laura Kerbey.
ADHD, AuDHD and PDA in Education and Therapy:
Simple Interventions to Transform Learning and Engagement Across the Lifespan
Presented by neurodiversity educator, specialist and author Laura Kerbey
Tuesday 3rd November from 19:00 - 21:00 GMT
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 3-day free access
to the recording!
*CPD and unlimited access to the recording are available for an additional cost.
Register for more information.