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A neuro-affirmative approach for learners<\/h1>\n

Would you like to learn skills to work better with all different types of people, including those who think differently from you?<\/p>\n

15 % or more of the population is neurodivergent and that number is likely to increase with more awareness and diagnostic services. This workshop will explore different types of cognitive processing, give the opportunity to reflect on how to support learners in your context, and explore how to apply reasonable adjustments.<\/p>\n

The aims of this session are to:<\/strong><\/p>\n