Designing for Neurodiversity – Inclusive Workshop Strategies (ONLINE) - NSW Divisional Council

While much attention has been given to traditional accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG), we often overlook the neurodivergent learners—those who experience the world through different cognitive, sensory, and processing lenses. In Australia, up to 20% of the population identifies as neurodivergent, and yet this group is often underrepresented and misunderstood.

Join us online for a deep dive into the specific needs of neurodivergent participants. By understanding how neurodivergence shows up in workshops and meetings, you’ll understand how you can adapt your design and delivery strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for everyone.

We’ll cover | Introduction to Neurodiversity | How Neurodivergence Shows Up | Designing for Neurodivergent Learners | Facilitating with Neurodiversity in Mind.

Incorporating neurodiversity into your learning design doesn’t require drastic changes—it’s about rethinking how we deliver content in a way that considers different cognitive needs. Small adjustments can make a significant difference, not only for neurodivergent participants but for all learners.

Key takeaways:

Discover practical strategies and simple adjustments to make simple yet impactful changes that accommodate everyone. By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Identify key characteristics of neurodivergent learners and understand their impact on engagement and learning outcomes.
• Adapt content and facilitation methods to accommodate neurodivergent participants.
• Incorporate practical strategies to ensure clarity, accessibility, and engagement for all learners.
• Increase awareness of how to reduce barriers for neurodivergent learners in both workshop design and delivery.

Presenter: Shaheen, Founder and Learning Designer, Ta'Leem Consulting

Shaheen is passionate about human-centred design as a way to unleash the potential of all. The most transformative learning happens when we create spaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. With over a decade of experience in the learning and development (L&D) field, Shaheen is on a mission to reshape corporate learning into something that is not only effective but deeply engaging and equitable.

Having worked across a wide range of organisations, Shaheen brings a wealth of knowledge in designing and delivering learning initiatives that prioritise accessibility, inclusivity, and equity in learning. As the founder of Ta’leem Consulting, she partners with leaders and teams to create learning experiences that are grounded in evidence-backed methodologies, innovative delivery techniques, and a commitment to making learning opportunities accessible to all.

What truly drives Shaheen is the opportunity to leverage her diverse skillset to spark real-world transformation— whether that’s through creating inclusive learning experiences, driving equity in the workplace, or supporting leaders in  creating lasting, impactful change.

Please Note:

• Registrations close 11 February 2025
• No charge for members and $20 for non-members.
• Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees prior to the online event. 

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