Helping Neurodiverse primary school children transitioning to secondary school

Helping Neurodiverse primary school children transitioning to secondary school

Transitioning to secondary school is a major milestone in a child’s life and it’s very important to prepare neuro-diverse children (autism, Developmental Coordination Disorder/Dyspraxia, ADHD and/or dyslexia) in order to make this transition as smooth as possible. Dr Dorothy Armstrong will host a webinar that is aimed at teachers, parents and those who work with this population.

It will cover issues such as:

• The issues that are challenging for the neuro-diverse child when transitioning to secondary school

• How to prepare the neurodiverse child for the transition

• Strategies that will help with organisation and secondary school readiness

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop knowledge and understanding of the issues that are challenging for the neuro-diverse child when transitioning to secondary school

2. Develop strategies for preparing the neurodiverse child for the transition

3. Develop strategies that will help with organisation and secondary school readiness

Facilitator: Dr Dorothy Armstrong 

Dr Dorothy Armstrong (MSc PhD) is an Occupational Therapist who works with Neuro-divergent people (Autism, Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia), ADHD, Dyslexia). She also works with organisations to provide education about neurodiversity and the approaches and environmental changes that are necessary for inclusion in work, play and educational settings. Dorothy has worked as a lecturer in NUI Galway and in Oxford Brookes University in England. She is the author of the book 'The Next Adventure: Transitioning to Secondary School when you have Developmental Coordination Disorder' which is available through Dyspraxia Ireland, with all proceeds going to that charity. More details about Dorothy and Achieve Occupational Therapy practice can be found at https://achieveot.net