Neurodiversity in Adoption, Fostering and Kinship care - half day course

THEME

This course acknowledges and celebrates difference. It situates neurodiversity as a natural variation to ‘the norm’ rather than as something that is disordered, dysfunctional or deficient. The aim of the course is for participants to increase their knowledge and develop confidence in discussing some aspects of neurodiversity including Autism, Dyslexia and ADHD.

Key questions we will ask on the course are ‘What is neurodiversity?’ and ‘How can we work more effectively with neurodivergent children and young people?’. A focus will be placed on the positive impact neurodiversity can have in fostering and adoption placements. Participants will have the opportunity to share best practice through group discussions.

Your trainer, Dr Gemma North, has extensive research and practice experience in the field of neurodiversity.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The learning outcomes for this course are:

• To develop understanding of neurodiversity
• To gain a better understanding of the needs of neurodivergent children and young people
• To increase participant confidence to take steps in becoming more knowledgeable, skilled and inclusive when working with neurodiversity

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This open course is suitable for adoption, fostering and kinship care professionals and those working in education and health settings, who would like to learn more about neurodiversity, and would like to develop their skills in working with neurodiversity in children and young people.

On open courses we can accommodate a maximum of four delegates from one organisation only. For a larger group booking, please see the information on commissioned training.

For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).

Total of 22 places on this course.

PRESENTER

Gemma North, Associate Trainer, CoramBAAF

Dr Gemma North is a researcher, training consultant and coach. She has extensive experience in working with individuals and groups as a social worker and educator in a range of settings such as universities, charities, social enterprises and local authorities.

Gemma’s expertise lies in emotions and trauma, gender, neurodiversity and organisational culture. She has published on a range of issues including her doctoral research about working with emotional abuse in child protection settings, autistic women, well-being and mental health.

Most recently Gemma has worked with CoramBAAF and the University of Stirling on the research project ‘Helping Separated Children to Thrive during Covid-19’. Gemma is committed to meaningful inclusion; enabling people to fulfil their potential and improve their outcomes.

TIME

Registration 9.45 am
Start 10.00 am*
Close 1.00 pm*

*Times subject to change

FEES

20% Off Autumn Sale!

Full or associate CoramBAAF member £60.00 + £12.00 VAT - Total £72.00
Individual CoramBAAF member £48.00 + £9.60 VAT - Total £57.60
Non-member £74.40 + £14.88 VAT - Total £89.28
Individual CoramBAAF member £48.00 + £9.60 VAT - Total £57.60*
Student discount for all fees - 20%*
*Please contact the events team

The discount will be applied at checkout.

Limited places available at discounted price, we recommend booking as soon as possible.

FULL PRICE

Full or associate CoramBAAF member £75.00 + £15.00 VAT - Total £90.00

Individual CoramBAAF member £60.00 + £12.00 VAT - Total £72.00

Non-member £93.00 + £18.60 VAT - Total £111.60

Adopters/Fosters carers £60.00 + £12.00 VAT - Total £72.00*

Student discount for all fees 20%*

*Please contact our events team via email to secure your place. 

CONTACT

Telephone 020 7520 2043
Email training@corambaaf.org.uk

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