ECC 2-018
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: Live Workshop
Price: $81 for ECC Members, $285 for non-members
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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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