UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY
Practical Tools for Educators, Health Professionals, Parents & Anyone Interested in Neurodiversity
📍 Dubai 🗓️ 30 November 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
👩⚕️ Led by Dr. Anna Karteczka-Hughes
Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist (UK) | International Specialist in Neurodiversity
🌟 A TRANSFORMATIVE ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
Join an interactive, evidence-based training day designed for those who want to better understand and support neurodiverse children, adolescents, and adults.
Through real-life case studies, reflective discussion, and hands-on strategies, participants will learn how to recognise, respond to, and empower neurodivergent individuals across educational, healthcare, and home settings.
This unique workshop bridges knowledge and practice — inspiring inclusion, compassion, and confidence in every environment.
💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
✔️ What neurodiversity really means — and why it matters
✔️ Key traits and gender differences in ADHD & Autism
✔️ Understanding masking and its emotional impact
✔️ Tools to support regulation, engagement & learning
✔️ Building inclusive, strengths-based environments
✔️ Creating your personal action plan for change
🧩 WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
🕙 10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome & Introduction
Registration & networking coffee
Overview of objectives and group introductions
🕥 10:30 – 11:30 | SESSION 1: Understanding the Landscape
Defining neurodiversity
Global awareness & inclusion trends
Myths vs facts — what research tells us
☕ 11:30 – 11:45 | Coffee Break
🕛 11:45 – 12:45 | SESSION 2: The Lived Experience
Sensory processing & emotional regulation
Seeing the world through neurodivergent eyes
Reflection: recognising strengths & differences
🍽️ 12:45 – 1:45 | Lunch Break & Networking
🕐 1:45 – 2:45 | SESSION 3: Strategies That Work
Practical approaches for schools, families & clinics
Supporting attention, regulation, and communication
Role-play & guided practice
☕ 2:45 – 3:00 | Afternoon Coffee Break
🕒 3:00 – 3:45 | SESSION 4: From Awareness to Action
Building inclusive systems & sustainable support
Creating your individual action plan
🕓 3:45 – 4:00 | Closing & Q&A
Key takeaways, reflection & certification
👩🏫 ABOUT THE TRAINER
Dr. Anna Karteczka-Hughes
Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist | Neurodiversity Specialist | International Speaker
With over 25 years of experience across the UK and internationally, Dr. Anna specialises in neurodiversity, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive education.
She empowers educators, parents, and professionals to build environments where neurodivergent individuals can thrive — not just cope.
💰 INVESTMENT
🎟️ Early Bird: 998 AED (£207) (book before 31 October 2025)
🎟️ Regular Price: 1700 AED (£350) (after 31 October 2025)
📲 Book Your Seat:
✨ Learn. Reflect. Connect. Empower.
A day of insight, inclusion, and inspiration — helping you turn awareness into action.
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