NZ
ECC 2-012

Understanding Neurodiversity: Building a Curriculum for All

This workshop aims to enhance kaiako understanding of neurodiversity and equips them with strategies to create inclusive early learning environments for diverse learners.

Format: Recorded Workshop

Price: $81 for ECC Members, $285 for non-members

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Neurodiversity

Building on our previous session on neurodiversity, this workshop aims to deepen kaiako understanding of how to notice, recognise, and respond to neurodiversity by positively reframing children's actions and behaviours.

We will emphasise the role of kaiako in shaping early learning experiences and environments that value diverse neurological abilities, ensuring all children have access to enriching experiences with their peers.

Presented By

Julie Houghton-Katipa & Maximilliano Pierret

Workshop Duration

Approximately 120 minutes

Who is this workshop for?

ECE leaders, curriculum leads, kaiako and teaching staff

What will you learn?

  • Guide educators in noticing, recognising and responding to diversity while fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates differences.

  • Identify varied needs and implement effective strategies to support all learners.

  • Create nurturing spaces where neurodiverse learners can thrive.

Let’s promote inclusivity by sharing our strategies and ideas to positively impact every child's learning journey.

Certificate of completion provided
for your professional learning records
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About the presenters

 Julie Houghton-Katipa

Julie is a Lecturer at Massey University’s Institute of Education with a background in Early Childhood Education and Learning Support. She previously held a national specialist lead role at the Ministry of Education in Early Childhood Learning Support and has led project initiatives such as He Māpuna te Tamaiti. Julie coordinates the early intervention endorsement and teaches into the Masters Professional Inquiry paper in the Specialist Teaching Post-Graduate Programme. Her research centres on children’s social-emotional learning, bicultural practice, and inclusive, high-quality early childhood education.
About the presenters

Maximilliano Pierret

Maximiliano is a lecturer in Neurodiversity and Inclusive Education at Massey University, teaching in the Specialist Teaching Programme and Master’s in Inclusive Education. With nearly 15 years of experience in both mainstream and special education, his work is deeply rooted in education.
Personally, Maximiliano is the father of two children, one with Down Syndrome and another diagnosed with multiple conditions, while also showing giftedness.
He has developed an interprofessional framework for neurodiversity and inclusive education, which is now used in schools and early childhood settings across Aotearoa. His passion is shifting perceptions of neurodiversity from a deficit-based model to a more inclusive and celebratory approach.

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