Neurodiversity-Affirming OT for PDAers of all Ages
Workshop Duration:Â 2 hours
Cost:Â $120.00
Do you find that traditional OT strategies increase anxiety and resistance for PDAers across daily life?
Are you unsure how to support clients whose nervous systems become overwhelmed by even simple demands?
If you want clearer strategies grounded in neurodiversity-affirming practice, this session is for you.
Purchase this workshopWhat will you learn?
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Foundations:Â Understanding PDA as a nervous system-based response rather than behavioural opposition.
- Rapport and Relationship: Connection before correction – how to create trust-first, low-demand therapeutic relationships.
- Goal Setting and Planning:Â Moving away from compliance goals towards functional, interest-led and co-created goals.
- Practical OT Supports:Â Everyday tools, session planning tips and adaptable strategies for home, school and community.
- Sensory and Regulation Needs:Â Supporting interoception, co-regulation and environmental modifications for PDA profiles.
- Advocacy and Family Support:Â Empowering caregivers, advocating within service systems and embedding PDA-informed reasoning into documentation.
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Who is this workshop for?
- Occupational Therapists supporting PDAers of any age in clinical, educational or community contexts
- OTs seeking trauma-aware, inclusive tools to navigate complex behaviours and service systems
- Clinicians ready to expand their knowledge of neurodivergent-affirming practice in action
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Why attend?
- Learn how to confidently support PDAers in a way that is safe, affirming and sustainable
- Walk away with immediately usable resources, templates and strategies tailored for occupational therapy practice
- Deepen your understanding of how autonomy, control and co-regulation shape engagement and participation
- Join a growing community of therapists committed to working with neurodivergent clients, not against their nervous systems
- Build the skills to create truly inclusive, person-led therapy that honours each child’s unique way of being in the world
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What's included?
- Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
- Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
- Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
- Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop
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Terms of purchase
Please note that each workshop purchase provides access for one person only. If you would like multiple team members to access this workshop, each person must purchase the workshop seperately.
Beginner Level
The content of this workshop is suitable for therapists who are new to the topic area and require foundational knowledge.
The workshop assumes little or no prior experience and focuses on core concepts, terminology, frameworks and practical introductory skills.
Considering more than one workshop?
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About the Presenter
Claire Britton is a neurodivergent Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience, a business and clinical mentor, lecturer and Director of Neuroinclusion, a leading Australian neurodiversity-affirming allied health practice.
She is a passionate advocate for practical, evidence-informed approaches to supporting neurodivergent people across healthcare, education and community settings. Claire regularly delivers professional development training, workshops and conference presentations nationally, translating research, clinical expertise and lived experience into practical, engaging education for multidisciplinary audiences. She is also a lecturer at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
Claire’s work challenges traditional models of practice and promotes autonomy, inclusion, connection and strengths-based support with her lived and professional experiences as a parent and Occupational Therapist.
Sign up todayWhat Are Others Saying?
"I felt validated in my approaches which I have naturally come to a conclusion with (based my clinical experience and prior reading). However, also picked up lots of new ideas and approaches. Key takeaway - explicitly sighting the goal of decreasing escalation of the nervous system over time because often some of the work we do may not 'look' productive however this is the overarching goal - this is a nice way to frame this discussion with families"
Maddy G, Occupational Therapist
"Loved the presentation and the passion Claire has, great! Key takeaway is not getting compliance and changing my mindset on how i go about regulation. Very insightful"
Mason L, Occupational Therapist
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Verve OT Learning Workshop Categories
Beginner
Suitable for therapists who are new to the topic area and require foundational knowledge.
The workshop assumes little or no prior experience and focuses on core concepts, terminology, frameworks and practical introductory skills.
Intermediate
Suitable for therapists who already have a basic understanding of the topic and some practical experience applying it in clinical practice.
The workshop builds on foundational knowledge and explores more detailed reasoning, application and problem-solving.
Advanced
Suitable for experienced therapists who are already working in this area regularly.
The workshop assumes strong foundational knowledge and focuses on complex clinical reasoning, nuanced decision-making, advanced application and higher-level practice considerations.
All levels
Suitable for therapists across a range of experience levels.
While some concepts may be more familiar to experienced clinicians, the content is designed to be accessible and valuable regardless of prior knowledge.
