Holding Neurodiversity in Mind: Assessments and Complexity

Holding Neurodiversity in Mind: Assessments and Complexity 

Join us for a free CPD webinar created exclusively for Educational Psychologists and Clinicians across the UK. Delivered by Dr Naomi Fisher, this session will explore how thinking around neurodiversity has evolved over the past two decades, and what this means for professionals carrying out assessments with children and young people in today’s educational landscape.

This interactive webinar offers Educational Psychologists the opportunity to reflect on the purpose and impact of neurodiversity assessments, consider the expectations of families and schools, and explore how best to support children in a system that is rapidly changing.

Agenda highlights include:

• Understanding the current context of neurodiversity and how perspectives have shifted over time.
• Exploring key presentations including rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), demand avoidance (PDA), and burnout.
• The role of explanations and diagnoses in supporting children, families, and schools.
• Recognising complexity in presentation, including the risks of diagnostic overshadowing.
• How psychologists can respond to these challenges in assessment and practice.
• A 30-minute interactive Q&A

All attendees will receive:

• Presentation Slides & Handouts (PDF)
• Webinar Recording
• Key Links & Resources
• Feedback Form
• Access to Future Leaders in Care CPD Events

Places are limited. Register now to secure your spot.

We ask that any interactions in our Q&A are not related to any children or current cases.

This session is hosted by Leaders in Care. Leaders in Care is a specialist recruitment and talent partner for the health, psychology, and social care sectors. With a strong track record of supporting frontline workers, local authorities, and multi-academy trusts to deliver long-term value through professional development opportunities, insights, and CPD events like this. As a business, we are committed to raising standards by supporting our network and beyond with resources that genuinely add value.