Policies & Compliance Early Education

PARENTING A NEURODIVERSE CHILD: Understanding and Embracing Diversity

 Ciara addresses the diagnosis process and where to go next. She explains the health service and what the three pillars of our health service You’ll gain practical tools to support your child’s sensory differences at home and learn effective strategies that practitioners can implement in school. You will also explore the unique traits of neurodiverse children and provide real-life examples to help you connect home and school—an essential partnership in supporting your child’s development. 

Who can do this Course?

Parents and guardians of neurodiverse children. 

Course Content

  • Explaining the diagnosis process and our health service. 
  • It will examine differences in neurodiverse children and how we can support them in home with practical examples. 
  • How we can support our children with sensory differences. 
  • Connecting home and school which is so important when supporting our children. 







Certification

Certificate of completion. 

Tutor

Ciara Watson started work in mainstream preschools before going to study a B.A in Psychology. Leading on to work as a specialised teacher and then progressing to work as program coordinator and staff trainer in a specialised preschool for autistic children. She is also the founder of Autism Supports, helping families and professionals implement supports for autistic children in their setting. She is also the mother of an autistic teenager which gives her the understanding of the difficulties which parents face at home. 
Ciara has completed a Masters in Autism Research at mary Immaculate College, and is an advocate for neurodiversity. 
Ciara takes a holistic approach when working with families and children. There are many factors that need to be considered and the environment is only one part of this approach but a very important part.  
Parenting a neurodiverse child can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when trying to understand their behaviors and navigate the diagnosis process. In this insightful webinar, Ciara will guide you through the steps of getting a diagnosis and explain the three pillars of our health service, helping you understand where to turn for support. Whether you’re just starting on this journey or looking for more strategies to support your child, this session offers valuable insights and great tips
Supporting Children Parental Support Webinar
Certification CERTIFICATION
Certificate of completion. 
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