Autistic and Neurodivergent Considerations
in Trauma-Informed Care

Delivered by NATINA - Frian Wadia MNZM

Online, delivered via ZOOM

DATE 6 November, 9am - 3.30pm

Are you seeking to enhance your approach to trauma-informed care with a deeper understanding of autistic and neurodivergent considerations? Join us for a transformative workshop that explores the intersection of neurodiversity and trauma, providing essential insights for more inclusive and effective care practices.

Gain a nuanced understanding of how trauma intersects with autism and other neurodivergent experiences. Explore the unique ways in which neurodivergent individuals perceive, process, and respond to traumatic events, and learn to tailor your approach accordingly.

Workshop aims

Expand Your Knowledge
What is trauma and different types of trauma? Gain a deeper understanding of factors influencing trauma for Autistic people

Dive deeper
Understand how anxiety, sensory sensitivities and communication challenges can exacerbate trauma and dysregulation of the nervous system for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Dive into co-regulation and other hands-on strategies to implement the 6 principles of trauma-informed care for Autistic people.

Essential Topics Covered:

Why neurodivergent people might experience trauma and its impact on them
How trauma impacts everyday functioning and ability to participate across life
Using polyvagal theory to understand distress and dysregulation of the nervous system
Potential approaches and tools to help support those affected by trauma towards healing and establishing a sense of safety.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is for anyone who works with neurodivergent people, and is keen to become trauma informed in the way they support them. Teachers and educators, support workers, clinicians, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists, early intervention teachers, whānau and family members of Autistic children and adults, all welcome.

Note: This is not an advanced level training for clinical professionals and diagnosticians and provides a foundational understanding with practical insights.

This workshops is worth 20 points/6.5 hours CPD

Book Now 6 November

About the presenter:

Frian Wadia MNZM - NATINA

Frian is a mum to disabled children and a passionate advocate for inclusion, equity and trauma informed practice. She is the founder and chair of NATINA - Neuroscience And Trauma Informed Network Aotearoa. With a background in ECE and experience as an Early Intervention Specialist, Frian’s passion is celebrating the ability within disability, supporting children and whānau to achieve their aspirations and goals, creating systemic change for a more inclusive and equitable society. Frian also works alongside Altogether Autism as a specialist Facilitator.

What others have said:

“They pulled all the theories together and put in in perspective”
"Lots of great information presented in an accessible way".
“Widened and deepened my understanding of trauma, dysregulation, and sensory issues i.e., overall knowledge of ASD from the perspective of ASD”
“I felt educated, your approach and knowledge is solid and extremely helpful both professionally and personally. Thank you”
“Very knowledgeable presenters, spoke to slides providing deeper understanding and in depth information
"Great PD. Lots of useful information provided by knowledgeable facilitatorS, thanks”

Date: Thursday 6 November

9am - 3.30pm

Online workshop, delivered via ZOOM

Book Now 6 November

Price & Registration Information

Online workshop

Standard: $399.00 per person including GST

Payment online is by Debit or Credit Card: VISA, Mastercard or American Express only and there are 3 easy steps to complete the online booking process.

Upon hitting the blue "Complete Booking" button, you will receive an automated email confirming your registration and you will also be a sent in a separate email a Tax Invoice showing your booking as being paid in full by Credit Card.
This will appear on your statement as from LIL REGIE LTD WELLINGTON, our NZ based booking agent.

If you have any issues or questions about your booking, please contact Nathalie van Dort: nathalie@grow.co.nz or ph: 021 066 9811

Can't pay online and require an invoice?

We work hard to ensure that all workshops are cost effective by automating our systems. If your organisation requires an invoice (rather than paying by debit or credit card) there will be a $25.00 inc GST surcharge for this, and you will need to supply:

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Please email nathalie@grow.co.nz if you would like to reserve a place, as our workshops fill quickly.

What happens if you have to cancel?

We know that sometimes your plans can change for many different reasons. Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome to attend at no extra cost. If a substitute delegate is not available and you need to cancel your registration, please be aware of the following:

Up to 7 days prior to the event you will be provided a refund of your registration cost, less a $20.00 inc GST per attendee service charge.

If you cancel within 7 days of the event, you are not eligible to receive a refund. Please note: should your registration not be paid by the time of the event, you are still liable to make the payment. Unpaid accounts may be passed over to our debt collection agency and additional costs may be incurred.

All cancellations must be received in writing via email.

Training is cancellable by GROW with 7 days’ notice if a minimum number of attendees is not met and full refunds will be provided.

Please note: GROW Ltd reserves the right to make any amendments that we may deem to be in the best interest of the forum – it is however very unlikely and we will notify you as soon as possible should this occur.

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