Dr Dorothy Armstrong delivers education and training to different organisations and groups. Here is a sample of the type of education offered:
| Education | Overview |
| Neurodiversity and Inclusion – Continued professional Development in Neuroaffirmative Practice | Series of five sessions lasting three hours each. Course is tailored to the organisation. Sample Topics include: – Overview of Neurodiversity – Inclusion and Autism – Inclusion and ADHD – Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Profile – Autistic Burnout – Neurodiversity and the environment Organisations can also request a one-off session in Neuroaffirmative practice which will be tailored to their needs. |
| The Assessment of Developmental Coordination Disorder in Adults – Online Training Course for Occupational Therapists | Three webinars of three-hour duration. Learning Outcomes: Participants will obtain knowledge and understanding of: – The diagnostic criteria for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD/Dyspraxia) in adults; – Best practice in relation to the assessment of each of these criteria; – When an assessment is not warranted; – The lived experience of DCD/Dyspraxia in adulthood; – Report writing post assessment; – Accommodations in relation to employment, leisure and daily life. |
| Neurodiversity and Inclusion in the school setting Bespoke workshops delivered to schools. | Sample Topics include: – Supporting Neurodivergent students transition from primary to secondary school. – Methods and tools to use to build neuroaffirmative school environments. – Supporting neurodivergent students to concentrate and learn optimally. – Strategies to support neurodiverse students with executive functioning challenges. – Understanding Sensory Processing Differences in Neurodivergent students and learning how to accommodate accordingly. – Autism and girls – challenges in the school setting. – Help for handwriting in the early years of primary school. – Supporting students with Development Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) |
| Neurodiversity and Inclusion in Early Education settings – Bespoke workshops | Sample Topics include: – Supporting autistic children – Supporting children with sensory processing challenges – Setting up a neuroaffirmative environment – Supporting the child who struggles with getting their energy in the right place to participate fully in play and other learning activities. – Autistic children and play – Adapting environment and teaching methods to promote early independence skills |
| Education for parents and carers | Dr Armstrong delivers ongoing education for parents and carers over a broad range of topics in relation to neurodiversity (list too long to include here). Please feel free to contact for more information. |
