School Consulting
Neurodiverse & Thriving at School
Educator Training & Consulting
Transform your school's approach to neurodivergent students through evidence-based professional development. I deliver Professional Day trainings designed to equip educators with practical strategies for supporting different processing styles, communication needs, and sensory experiences.
Moving beyond basic accommodations, your staff will gain deeper insights into autism and neurodiversity that reshape classroom dynamics. Deeper understanding creates lasting change - fostering a school culture where every student feels valued, understood, and empowered to learn in ways that work for them.
Begin by booking a time for us to speak about your unique situation and needs:
ALSO AVAILABLE:
Online training programs and print resources designed to help parents & teachers.
Empowering Your Teaching Team
What to Expect
A standard workshop for educational staff consists of 8 hours of teaching, discussion and case specific Q&A. The workshop can be done in one day or in two half day sessions. Workshops are delivered through lectures, videos, and small and large group discussions and these can be managed both in-person or online.
There is an option to do follow up consultations with schools to keep the learning alive and develop educators' capacity to apply the content to students and everyday classroom situations.
To begin, please choose a time for us to speak about your unique situation and needs:
Topics Covered
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Linking the neurobiology of Autism to everyday life, behaviours and challenges.
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Looking beyond behaviours for deeper understanding.
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The key players for engagement and learning.
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Self-regulation with training wheels.
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Stress and how it plays out in educational settings.
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Ways to facilitate independent thinking, problem-solving, and learning.
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Practical applications in educational settings.
"I highly recommend Tanya’s presentation “Autism – Understanding Through Connection” to any school looking for professional development in this area. Tanya’s expertise in autism and neurodiversity, combined with her passion for helping children succeed, resulted in two informative and productive sessions for my staff.
Tanya provided practical solutions and strategies that can be used in classrooms immediately. Her emphasis on the critical importance of connection and compassion for student success are great reminders that most of the time, what works best for students with autism / neurodiversity, is what works best for all students. I know my staff took a lot away from working with Tanya and are looking forward to future opportunities to work with her again."
Jeff McCallum - Principal
Safe and Connected at School
How to Understand and Support Neurodivergent Children in the Classroom and Beyond.
In the Safe and Connected at School online program you will learn what is different about the neurodivergent brain and why traditional teaching methods just don't work for them! You'll discover how to unlock their potential.
You will learn what challenging behaviours mean and how to support the child's learning and development effectively.
Leave the course feeling empowered not only with practical strategies, but new ways of thinking about how to support neurodivergent students now, and provide hope for the future.
LEARN NEW STRATEGIES FOR NEURODIVERSITY AT SCHOOL
Free Print Resources
Safe School Checklist
Teachers, follow these guidelines in your school and classroom to ensure you are thinking about all aspects of an inclusive and ND-affirming learning space. All students deserve to have safe access to education and this will be a great starting point – or check-in – on how you are doing in creating that.
Affirming Mantras
When we can maintain a level of awareness around what we want to change, we are able to create better habits. Teachers, use these Neurodiversity Affirming Mantras in your school to raise your own and your colleagues’ awareness of creating an ND-Affirming space.
Students in Crisis
When students have a hard time, we want to help them work through it in a way that nurtures them, instead of causing more harm, chaos, and trauma. This roadmap will guide you through the steps of a trauma-informed approach when an neurodiverse student is in crisis.