What it is
Shared knowledge and clearer referral pathways, so our community can better support neurodivergent children and their families.
Sessions are run in partnership with a local psychologist, bringing together the people who work with children every day.
Who took part in 2026
2026 at a glance
5
Sessions delivered
10
Hours of professional development
70
Participants
What participants told us
A deeper understanding of individual differences
More confidence supporting neurodivergent children
Practical strategies to use straight away
A shift from “challenging behaviour” to “communication and unmet need”
Awareness of inadvertent exclusion, and how to prevent it
In their words
Thanks so much for facilitating our session with Andrew this afternoon. He was wonderful, informative and gave us a lot to think about.
A thoughtful presentation. I didn't know what I didn't know.
Practical ideas I can start straight away.
I feel more capable of understanding the differences in my classroom.
I would love our parents to hear this!
Looking ahead
In 2027 we aim to expand the Counsellor Co-Lab into broader cross-sector training for educators, counsellors, youth workers, parents and carers, grandparents and community organisations.
Over the next three years, we want to grow it into a whole-of-school model, with parent, carer and grandparent workshops that build a shared language across school communities.
