Additional Needs and Neurodiversity

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Supporting Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder FASD

12 May 2026

A/Prof Lousie Mewton, Julia Riches, and Georgette Borel, from the Lifespan and Brain Health Research at the Matilda Centre, University of Sydney, present this webinar targeted to teaching and support staff interested in learning more about supporting students with FASD.

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Accommodating Students with Learning Difficulties in Every Classroom - Part 2

14 April 2026

In Part 2 of this webinar mini-series on teaching students with learning difficulties, Nick Parker, CEO at Speld QLD, returns to take us on a deeper dive into identifying accommodations for students. Tim offers practical strategies on how to support and work with the teacher to implement evidence-based reasonable adjustments for students.

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Accommodating Students with Learning Difficulties in Every Classroom - Part 1

10 March 2026

In Part 1 of this webinar mini-series on teaching students with learning difficulties, Nick Parker, CEO of Speld Qld, explains that teaching students with learning difficulties across all settings can be challenging, but with accommodations, students can succeed!

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The Interaction of PDA ADHD: Traits and Strategies

8 July 2025

Guest presenter, Sarah Lovett, returns again this year to share more about PDA. Sarah is an accredited social worker, specialising in supporting children with pathological demand avoidance. She is also founder of 'Our PDA Kids', and her knowledge and skills are coupled with lived experience. Sarah is a proud autistic woman with a PDA profile.

In this webinar, Sarah will share:

How PDA and ADHD interact
How different approaches can support students
How to understand what their brains are seeking
The brain chemistry of ADHD and Autism

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A Whole School Approach to Supporting Students with PDA

12 November 2024

Sarah Lovett, founder of Our PDA Kids, explains flexible accommodations for students with PDA, including school wide support strategies, and tips on how to work effectively with PDA families.

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